Gigabyte GA-AB350M-HD3 User Manual page 14

5/6) ASATA3 0/1, SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and
SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors
support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions
on configuring a RAID array.
1 1
SATA3 1 0
_ 0
7 7
7) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and supports SATA RAID configuration
through the AMD Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID array. Refer
to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be
affected by the type of device installed in the M2F_32G connector. Refer to the following table to install the
graphics card(s):
Connector
Type of
SATA3 0
M.2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD*
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
No M.2 SSD Installed
a: Available, r: Not available
* For AMD RYZEN processor only.
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F
_ 0
1
1
ASATA3
0
_ F
2
SATA3
3
7
7 1
7 1
F
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SATA3 1 SATA3 2
a a a
a a a
a a a
a a a
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Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
SATA3 3 ASATA3 0 ASATA3 1
r a a
a r r
a a a
a a a