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14) M2M_32G/M2A_32G/M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDconguration.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
harddrive.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustsetupthecongurationinUEFIBIOS
mode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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Step 1:
Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 screw
kit. 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. (Only the
M2M_32G connector has the heatsink)
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with
the screw. Replace the heatsink and secure it to
the original hole.
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The installation is completed, as shown in the
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Step 2:
Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2
SSD to be installed and then tighten the standoff
rst.InserttheM.2SSDintotheM.2connector
at an angle.