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M2A_CPU, M2P_SB/M2M_SB M.2 Socket 3 Connectors

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F_USB3 F _F _ S_ _0 _F _0 F _ S_ 12) M2A_CPU (Note)/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SAT_AFSSDs 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 with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Con_f0igurinFg a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _0 F 110 80 60 42 M2A_CPU (Note) 110 80 60 42 M2P_SB _3 U 110 80 60 42 M2M_SB _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 screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove _th3e heatsUink. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector. 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. Replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink before replacing the heatsink. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel® SSDs if you want to set up a RAID configuration on the M2A_CPU connector. - 21 -

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12) M2A_CPU
(Note)
/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
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 with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA
hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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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.
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. Replace the
heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink
before replacing the heatsink.
M2A_CPU
(Note)
M2P_SB
M2M_SB
(Note)
Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel
®
SSDs if you want to set up a
RAID configuration on the M2A_CPU connector.
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