8) M2P_CPU
(Note)
/M2A_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
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.
Step 2:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector.
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M2P_CPU
(Note)
M2A_SB
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets.
The M2A_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
•
M2A_SB:
SATA3 0
SATA3 1
SATA3 2
SATA3 3
SATA3 4
SATA3 5
M.2 SATA SSD
a
r
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a
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M.2 PCIe SSD
a
a
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a
No M.2 SSD Installed
a
a
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a
: Available,
r
: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
•
M2P_CPU
(Note)
:
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 connector supports only PCIe SSDs.
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
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