11) M2M_32G/M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough
the Intel
®
Chipset.PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith
anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustsetup
thecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionson
conguringaRAIDarray.
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
theM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.
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.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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M2M_32G
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Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may
be affected by the types of device installed in the M2M_32G and M2A_32G connectors. The M2M_32G
connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. The M2A_32G connector shares bandwidth
withtheSATA30connector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.
Connector Device Installed
Availability of the SATA connectors
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M2M_32G
M.2 SATA SSD
a a a a
r r
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
a a a a
r r
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
a a a a
r r
M2A_32G
M.2 SATA SSD
r
a a a a a
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
a a a a a a
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
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