Gigabyte Z590 AORUS XTREME WB User Manual page 34

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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.
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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
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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. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2
connector.
Step 2:
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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
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heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink
before replacing the heatsink.
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel
RAID configuration on the M2P_CPU connector.
Hardware Installation
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SSDs if you want to set up a
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