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13) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
 TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportsSATARAIDconguration
throughtheAMDChipset.PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDarray.Refer
toChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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theM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.
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.
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SATA SSD
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M.2 PCIe x4 SSD*
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Installation Notices for the M2F_32G 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 type of devices installed in the M2F_32G connector. The M2F_32G connector shares bandwidth
withtheSATA33connector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.
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