Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 User Manual page 15

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5) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
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6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
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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.
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To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA
Configuration," for more information.
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7) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. The Intel
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 and can only be used to build a RAID set with UEFI. 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 M2A_32G 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:
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Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an oblique 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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Chipset supports RAID 0,
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Pin No. Definition
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4 GND
5 RXN
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7 GND
Chipset supports RAID
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