Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3HP User Manual - Page 16

DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT B_ DEBUG DEBUG 5) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA EPxORpTressPOCRoT nnector) The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device. S_ 7 1 S_ 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (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 Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RSAID 5S, andU RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 123 7 7 SATA3 S_ 1 1 13 02 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA3 7 1 54 •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be B S_ used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. B •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. •• To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. 7) M.2 (M.2 Connector) You can insert an M.2 SSD into this connector. S S Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first. Step 2: Slide the M.2 SSD inFto the connector at an oblique angle. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. •• On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. •• M.2, SATA_ 0Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. - 16 - _F