Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P User Manual - Page 15

5) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA ExpDEreBUsGs ConnecDtEoBrU)G The SATA Express connector suPpOpRoTrts a single SPOARTTA Express device. S_ DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT 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, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID arrSay. S U 12345 SATA3 10 32 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 7 3 TXN S_ 1 4 GND 7 5 RXN SATA3 54 6 RXP 7 GND 7 1 •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. •• BA RS_AID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does notBhave 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 Socket 3 Connector) You can insert an M.2 SSD into this connector. 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 into 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 Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA3 4/5 connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed. - 15 -