7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring
a RAID array.
Pin No.
Definition
1
GND
2
TXP
3
TXN
4
GND
5
RXN
6
RXP
7
GND
8) M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET
(Note)
(M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please
note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter
3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M2A_SOCKET connector.
Step 1:
Before installing the M.2 SSD, loosen the screws from the PCH heatsink module and remove the PCH
heatsink module. Then unfasten the M.2 SSD screw and standoff from the motherboard.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
SATA3
2
3
0
1
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
1
7
7
1
80
60
M2A_SOCKET
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. Make
sure to refasten the PCH heatsink module and connect the fan
power cable to the SYS_FAN2 header to prevent the chip or M.2
device from overheating.
(Note) The connector is on the back of the motherboard.
SYS_FAN2
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