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

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_ _B _ S_ _F _3 U 8) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs. _ _0 F S F_ B S S_F B_ M2A_CPU 60 80 110 80 60 M2P_SB _0 F _ F_USB3 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1F: _3 U 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. (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 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 M.2 SATA SSD r r S B_ B _S S_ _ B _U _ B USB3 F S_ S S _S F _0 _F B B _ B S_ - 23 -

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8)
M2A_CPU/M2P_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs.
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. (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
M2P_SB
80
110
60
80
60
M2A_CPU