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11) M2M_32G/M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through
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the Intel
B
an M.2 SATA SSD or 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.
S B_
B
_ S
S_
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
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Step 1:
B
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.
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Step 2:
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Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
B
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
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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 types of device installed in the M2M_32G and M2A_32G connectors. The M2M_32G
connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. The M2A_32G connector shares bandwidth
with the SATA3 0 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
Connector
M2M_32G
M2A_32G
a: Available, r: Not available
_ 0
B S_
Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with
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B
110
80
60
80
60
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
Device Installed
SATA3 0
M.2 SATA SSD
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
_ 0
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
_ F
F
M2M_32G
42
M2A_32G
42
F
_ 0
_ F
Availability of the SATA connectors
SATA3 1
SATA3 2
a
a
a
a
a
a
F
a
a
a
a
a
r
a
a
a
a
a
a
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S
S
SATA3 3
SATA3 4
SATA3 5
a
r
r
a
r
r
a
r
r
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
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