9) M2M_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID coniguration through
the Intel
®
Chipset.
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 hard drive and can only be used to build a RAID set with UEFI. Refer
to Chapter 3, "Coniguring a RAID Set," for instructions on coniguring a RAID array.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M2M_32G connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut irst.
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.
80
110
60
42
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 x4 SSD
a
a
a
a
a
a
M.2 PCIe x2 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
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 M2M_32G connector. The M2M_32G connector shares bandwidth
with the SATA3 0 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
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