Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X User Manual page 25

11) M2C_CPU/M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB//M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
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. 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.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Turn the M.2 EZ-Latch Click clip clockwise and remove the motherboard heatsink. Locate the proper
mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and secure the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip in the hole first.
Step 2:
Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2
connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press down on the front end of the M.2 SSD and make sure the M.2 SSD is secured by the clip. Remove
the protective film from the bottom of the motherboard heatsink, and finally, turn the M.2 EZ-Latch Click
clip clockwise and then install the heatsink back in place.
* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
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& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch Click/M.2 EZ-Latch Plus.
M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Click:
M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus:
M.2 SSD removal with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus:
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