11) M2Q_32G/M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
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
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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 M2A_32G connector. The M2A_32G connector shares
bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
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
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.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
M2Q_32G
M2A_32G
• M2Q_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2 PCIe SSD *
a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed
a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
* The M2Q_32G connector supports only PCIe SSDs.
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
• M2A_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2 SATA SSD
r
a a a a a
M.2 PCIe SSD
a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed
a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
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