Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming User Manual page 18

11) M2Q_32G/M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA
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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
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 M2A_32G connector. The M2A_32G connector shares
bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
M2Q_32G:
Connector
Type of
SATA3 0
M.2 SSD
M.2 PCIe SSD *
No M.2 SSD Installed
: Available, : Not available
* The M2Q_32G connector supports only PCIe SSDs.
M2A_32G:
Connector
Type of
SATA3 0
M.2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD
M.2 PCIe SSD
No M.2 SSD Installed
: Available, : Not available
M2Q_32G
60 42
M2A_32G
42
SATA3 1 SATA3 2
SATA3 1 SATA3 2
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SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5