MSI X299-A PRO

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Overview of Components
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Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install
U.2 SSD.
http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw
U2_1: U.2 Connector
This connector is a U.2 interface port. Each connector can connect to one PCIe 3.0 x4
NVMe storage device.
Installing U.2 SSD
1. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 connector on the
motherboard.
2. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 SSD.
3. Connect the U.2 cable to power adapter cable.
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U.2 SSD
U.2 Connector
U.2 Cable
Connect to power
adapter cable
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Important
PCI_E2 shares bandwidth with U2_1. If you install a PCI_E2 device, the U2_1 will be
disabled.