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7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
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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
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8) M2A_SOCKET (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration.
Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Refer
to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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 standoff from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting
hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the standoff 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.
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