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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 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.
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
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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1
1
0
1
7
1
1
3 2
5 4
7
7
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80
60
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Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
Connector
Type of
SATA3 0
M.2 SSD
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TXP
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TXN
4
GND
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RXN
6
RXP
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GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2,
"BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration,"
for more information.
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SATA3 2
SATA3 3
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SATA3 4
SATA3 5
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