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5) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)
The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (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.
5 3 1
SATA3
4 2 0
7
7
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS
Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information.
7) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. It can support SATA RAID configuration
Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with
through the Intel
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SATA drive(s). Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
80F
60F
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.
On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD. Select the proper
hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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1
42F
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Chipset supports RAID 0,
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Pin No. Definition
GND
1
2
TXP
3
TXN
GND
4
RXN
5
RXP
6
GND
7
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