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AOC-SLG3-2M2
User's Guide
Revision 1.1a

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  • Page 1 AOC-SLG3-2M2 User's Guide Revision 1.1a...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3: About This Expansion Card

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online http://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm/. This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in- curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The User's Guide

    AOC-SLG3-2M2 Expansion Card User's Guide Conventions Used in the User's Guide Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and for safety instructions to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Note: Additional information given for proper system setup.
  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    About this Expansion Card.................... iii An Important Note to the User ..................iii Returning Merchandise for Service ................iii Conventions Used in the User's Guide .................iv Contacting Supermicro ....................v Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Technical Specifications .................. 1-1 General ......................1-1 OS Support .....................
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Congratulations on purchasing your expansion card from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. For product support and updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 8 AOC-SLG3-2M2 Expansion Card User's Guide Notes...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Components

    Chapter 2: Hardware Components Chapter 2 Hardware Components Expansion Card Layout and Components The AOC-SLG3-2M2 Layout Major Components The following major components are on the AOC-SLG3-2M2: A. M.2 Socket 1 B. M.2 Socket 2 C. M.2 Socket 1 Activity LED D.
  • Page 10: Connectors And Leds

    AOC-SLG3-2M2 Expansion Card User's Guide Connectors and LEDs M.2 Sockets There are two M.2 sockets on the expansion card. The AOC-SLG3-2M2 NVMe Connectors A. M.2 Socket 1 B. M.2 Socket 2...
  • Page 11: Activity Leds

    Chapter 2: Hardware Components Activity LEDs There are two Activity LEDs on the AOC-SLG3-2M2 designated as LED1 and LED2. See the table below for information. The AOC-SLG3-2M2 LEDs A. Activity LEDs Activity LED Status Color Status LED1 Green Blinks whenever there is any read or write activity on M.2 Socket 1 LED2 Green Blinks whenever there is any read or write activity on M.2 Socket 2...
  • Page 12: Standoffs

    AOC-SLG3-2M2 Expansion Card User's Guide Standoffs The AOC-SLG3-2M2 is designed with movable standoffs which support three dif- ferent M.2 SSD lengths. Place the standoffs as indicated below: M.2 Length Standoff Positions 22 mm x 110 mm 1: SRW5 and SRW6 22 mm x 80 mm 2: SRW3 and SRW4 22 mm x 60 mm...
  • Page 13: Front Jumper Locations And Settings

    SMBus. Please do not change the default setting unless you are explicitly instructed to do so by Supermicro. It should never be changed unless explicitly instructed by Supermicro.
  • Page 14 AOC-SLG3-2M2 Expansion Card User's Guide Note: Unless explicitly instructed otherwise by the manufacturer, do not move the jumpers from their default locations. Doing so may disable the jumpers. Jumpers not documented below are unpopulated. SMB Address 1-2=0, 2-3=1 Address...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your expansion card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...
  • Page 16: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing Expansion Cards The AOC-SLG3-2M2 supports two M.2 SSDs in 60 mm, 80 mm, or 110 mm length. Visit the Supermicro website for a current list of supported M.2 SSDs. Installing Expansion Cards 1. Power down the system and remove the power cord from the rear of the power supply.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3: Installation Securing the M.2 SSD to the Expansion Card 5. Secure each M.2 card by pushing the standoff into place in the mounting hole designated as 60 mm, 80 mm, or 110 mm.
  • Page 18 AOC-SLG3-2M2 Expansion Card User's Guide The M.2 SSD secured to the Expansion Card 6. Simultaneously slide the expansion card bracket into the PCIe slot of the chassis, while plugging the expansion card into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. 7. Plug the power cord into the rear of the power supply and power up the system.
  • Page 19: Additional Settings

    Chapter 3: Installation Additional Settings Depending on the system, motherboard, and BIOS version, the following BIOS settings may be necessary for the proper operation of M.2 NVMe drives: • Having the CPU IOU settings set to x4x4x4x4 PCIe bifurcation. This option may be found under BIOS Setup ->...

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