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M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB M.2 Socket 3 Connectors, M.2 PCIe x4 SSD

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_0 F_USB3 F _ _B _ _B __ S_ _0 _0 F _F 10) M2A__CPU/M2P_SBS/M_ 2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs. _F S F_ _ B S S_F B__ _0 F 110 80 60 _0 F M2A_CPU S F_ B S FS_S_F B_ B S S_F B_ _3 U 110 80 60 110 80 60 M2P_SB M2M_SB F_USB3 F_USB3 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 _3 U Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a_3screwdrUiver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector (only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink). Step 2: Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive. If needed, move the standoff F_UStoB3t0he3 desired mounting hole. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Remove the F_USpBro30te3ctive film from the bottom of the heatsink. Then replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. * 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 M2P_SB a a M2M_SB a a M.2 SATA SSD r r r To install an operating system on an M.2 PCIe SSD, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first. Refer to Chapter 4 for more instructions. - 24 -

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10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs.
M2A_CPU
M2P_SB
M2M_SB
80
110
60
80
110
60
80
110
60
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on
the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2
connector (only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink).
Step 2:
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 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Remove the
protective film from the bottom of the heatsink. Then replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole.
* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD
M2A_CPU
a
a
r
M2P_SB
a
a
r
M2M_SB
a
a
r
To install an operating system on an M.2 PCIe SSD, you need to install the Intel
®
RST VMD Controller
driver
fi
rst. Refer to Chapter 4 for more instructions.