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M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2C_SB M.2 Socket 3 Connectors, M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
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10) M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2C_S_3B (M.2USocket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _3 U _3 U110 80 110 80 M2A_CPU M2B_CPU 60 42 110 80 M2C_SB Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink. Step 2: If you want to install an M.2 SSD in the 80mm hole, insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Press down on the front end of the M.2 SSD and make sure the M.2 SSD is secured by the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the motherboard heatsink and then replace the heatsink and tighten the screws. If you want to install an M.2 SSD in the 110mm hole that already has a motherboard heatsink standoff, be sure to remove the EZ-Latch Plus clip first and use the motherboard heatsink screw to secure the heatsink and SSD. * Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector: M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M2A_CPU a a M2B_CPU a a M2C_SB a a M.2 SATA SSD r r r && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch Plus. M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/920/M2-latchplus.html M.2 SSD removal with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/921/removeM2.html * M otherboard heatsink design may vary by model. - 23 -