Gigabyte Z790I AORUS ULTRA User Manual page 22

10) M2A_CPU
(Note 2)
There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports
M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify the type of M.2 SSDs you want to use. Please note that an M.2 PCIe
SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a
RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
Heatsink
Protective film A
Protective film B
GC-Z790I
BTB PLUG
M2P_SB
* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M2A_CPU
M2P_SB
(Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.
(Note 2) The connector is on the back of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.
& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch.
Install the M.2 SSD:https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/919/M2-ezlatch.html
* Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model.
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/M2P_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
(Note 1)
M2A_CPU
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
a
a
M2A_CPU
(Note 2)
80P 60P
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2
connector on GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.
M2A_CPU:
u U se a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then
remove the heatsink.
v T o use the M2A_CPU connector, you have to remove GC-Z790I BTB
PLUG from the motherboard first. Use a screwdriver to remove the
screw from GC-Z790I BTB PLUG. Lift GC-Z790I BTB PLUG upwards
and remove it.
w Remove protective film C.
x 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. Press the M.2 SSD
down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector.
y I nsert GC-Z790I BTB PLUG vertically into the BTB connectors and secure
it with the screw. Then screw the heatsink back on.
M2P_SB:
u U se a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then
remove the heatsink.
v R emove protective films A and B.
w Press down on the M.2 EZ-Latch clip to open it.
x Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Press down on
the front end of the M.2 SSD and close M.2 EZ-Latch clip to secure the
M.2 SSD.
y S crew the heatsink back on.
a
a
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42 60A
42P
M2P_SB
M.2 SATA SSD
r
r
80A
(Note 1)