Gigabyte Z590I AORUS ULTRA User Manual page 17

7) SATA3 0/2/3/4 (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 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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8) M2A_CPU
The M.2 connectors support 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 either with an M.2 SATA SSD or 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:
Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on
the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. (Only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink.) Remove
the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector.
Step 2:
Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive. If needed, move the standoff
to the desired mounting hole. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Replace the
heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink
before replacing the heatsink.
(Note 1) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel
(Note 2) The connector is on the back of the motherboard.
DEBUG
PORT
F
1 7
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SATA3
0 2
4 3
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7 1
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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/M2P_SB
(Note 1) (Note 2)
80 60
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RAID configuration on the M2A_CPU connector.
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
(M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
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Chipset supports RAID 0,
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SSDs if you want to set up a
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