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8) M2A_32G/M2D_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
 TheM.2connectorssuppor tM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsuppor tRAIDcongurationthrough
the Intel
®
Chipset.PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith
anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddriveandcanonlybeusedtobuildaRAIDsetwithUEFI.Referto
Chapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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B_ 
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S  _
S  _
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80D 60D 42D
F_USB30
F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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_F
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80A 60A 42A
M2A_32G
M2D_32G
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.
Step 4:
The installation is completed, as shown in the picture above.
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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