Gigabyte X570S AERO G - Page 21

12) M2A_CPU/M2B_SB/M2C_SB/M2D_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID conguration. 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. 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:
Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on
the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. Remove the protective lm from the thermal pad on the M.2
connector (Only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink).
Step 2:
Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive. If needed, move the standoff
to the desired mounting hole. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Replace the
heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective lm from the bottom of the heatsink
before replacing the heatsink.
F_USB30
F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 
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BS_
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SB_
B
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
S_
_
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_U
_
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U
S  _S
_
SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3

F_USB303
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
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S_
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F_USB30
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B_ 
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_
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BS_
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B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B
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S  _
S  _
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S
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U
S  _S
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SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3

F_USB303
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_

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S_
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F_USB30
F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 
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BS_
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B
_S

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_
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_U
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S  _
S  _
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S
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U
S  _S
_
SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3

F_USB303

_

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F_U
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F_  F_ 
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BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
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_U
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B
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_S 
SSU
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