Gigabyte Z390 D User Manual page 15

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6) 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 Intel
RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring
a RAID array.
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7) M2A (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
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. To create a RAID
array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. 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.
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 M.2 connector. The M2A connector shares bandwidth with
the SATA3 1 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
M.2 SATA SSD
M.2 PCIe SSD
No M.2 SSD Installed
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5 4
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Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.
Connector
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M.2 SSD
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4 GND
5 RXN
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7 GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to
Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST
Configuration," for more information.
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