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8) M2B_CPU
(Note 2)
/M2A_CPU
(Note 3)
/M2C_SB
(Note 4)
(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 "Conguring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions
on conguring a RAID array.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
u M2B_CPU:
Step 1:
Unfasten the screws on the motherboard heatsink diagonally to remove
the heatsink.
Step 2:
Press down on the M.2 EZ-Latch clip to open it and remove the protective
lm from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector. 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.
Step 3:
Remove the protective lm from the thermal pad at the bottom of the
M.2 heatsink and then replace the heatsink and tighten the screws
diagonally.
v M2A_CPU:
Step 1:
Unfasten the screws on the motherboard heatsink diagonally to remove
the heatsink. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from GC-B650I
BTB PLUG. Lift GC-B650I BTB PLUG upwards and remove it.
Step 2:
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 secure it with the screw.
Step 3:
Remove the protective lm from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector
at the bottom of the motherboard. Insert GC-B650I BTB PLUG vertically
into the BTB connectors and secure it with the screw. Then screw the
motherboard heatsink back on.
& 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
If you want to install an M.2 SSD that came with its own heatsink into the M2B_CPU connector, you have
to remove the EZ-Latch clip rst and use the provided screw and standoff to fasten the SSD. In that case,
the motherboard heatsink may not be able to be installed. Use your own cooling fan instead.
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M2A_CPU
(Note 3)
(Note 2) The connector is on the front of GC-B650I BTB PLUG.
(Note 3) The connector is on the back of GC-B650I BTB PLUG.
(Note 4) The connector is on the back of the motherboard.
SYS_FAN2
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We suggest that you use an M.2 SSD without its own heatsink and use the included cooling fan which
is connected to the SYS_FAN2 header to achieve optimum system stability. An M.2 SSD that came with
heatsink may interfere with other components, which makes it unable to be installed into the M.2 connector.
In that case, remove the heatsink from the M.2 SSD.
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