Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro Users Manual - Page 35

_ F_USB3BF B S_ B _0 S B_ _0 F B _ _B 13) M2P_3_2G/M2M_32G (Note)/M2Q_32G(M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) S S  The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either wi_thFan M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to_ CShapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S F_ S_ _ B M2P_32G 80 60 _0 F _U _ __ 3 B M2M_32G F S F_ F_USB3 F 110 80 60 _3 U M2Q_32G _0 80 60 42 _ _B F_USB3 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector: _ F_USB30 3 _F _3 U F_USB3 Step 1: Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 F_UsScBre3w0 3kit. 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 M2Q_32G connector has the heatsink) S F_ _0 F Step 2: Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then tighten the standoff first. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. F_USB3 Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. Replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Step 4: _3 U The installation is completed, as shown in the picture above. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff. (Note) The M2M_32G connector must work with an Intel® VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration. F_USB30 3 - 35 - Hardware Installation