Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.
5) M2_M (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs.
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 standoff from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting
holefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthestandoffrst.
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.
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(Note) The connector is on the back of the motherboard.
6) USIM (USIM Connector)
(Note)
This connector can be used to install a Micro Sim card to connect to a mini PCIe LAN card.
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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 type of device installed in the M.2 connector. The M.2 connector shares bandwidth with the
SATA3 2 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
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