When installing different types of M.2 SSDs (including SATA SSDs, PCIe x4 SSDs, and PCIe x2 SSDs), be
suretorefertothesupportedcongurationsinthetablesbelowaccordingtotheoperatingmodeofyour
SATA controller (AHCI mode or RAID mode).
SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SATA Express PCI
SATA SSD
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Connector
Type of SSD
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 Wi-Fi module in the M2_WIFI connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw from the motherboard.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 Wi-Fi module into the connector at an oblique angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 Wi-Fi module down and then secure it with the screw.
8) M2_WIFI (M.2 Socket 1 Connector)
You can insert an M.2 Wi-Fi module into this connector.
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7) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs.
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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.
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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