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Hardware Installation
10) M2D_32G/M2H_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
 TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupport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.
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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