MSI X299 GAMING M7 ACK - U2_1: U.2 Connector

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Overview of Components
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
* M.2 slots, U.2 port and SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to page
38 for U.2, M.2 & SATA combination table.