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10) M2A_CPU
(Note 2)
/M2P_SB
(Note 1)
(M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports
M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify the type of M.2 SSDs you want to use. Please note that an M.2 PCIe
SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Conguring a
RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
M2A_CPU
(Note 2)
M2P_SB
(Note 1)
* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD
M2A_CPU
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M2P_SB
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Protective lm B
Protective lm C
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GC-Z790I
BTB PLUG
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M2P_SB
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F 
_SB
80P 60P 42P
& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch.
Install the M.2 SSD:https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/919/M2-ezlatch.html
* Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2
connector on GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.
M2A_CPU:
uUse a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then
remove the heatsink.
vTo use the M2A_CPU connector, you have to remove GC-Z790I BTB
PLUG from the motherboard rst. Use a screwdriver to remove the
screw from GC-Z790I BTB PLUG. Lift GC-Z790I BTB PLUG upwards
and remove it.
w Remove protective lm C.
x 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. Press the M.2 SSD
down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector.
yInsert GC-Z790I BTB PLUG vertically into the BTB connectors and secure
it with the screw. Then screw the heatsink back on.
M2P_SB:
uUse a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then
remove the heatsink.
vRemove protective lms A and B.
w Press down on the M.2 EZ-Latch clip to open it.
x Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Press down on
the front end of the M.2 SSD and close M.2 EZ-Latch clip to secure the
M.2 SSD.
yScrew the heatsink back on.
(Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.
(Note 2) The connector is on the back of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.