Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX User Manual - Page 19

_ S_ _F _0 F 9) M2P_CPU (Note)/M2A_SB (M.2 S_o0ckeFt 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs. 80 60 M2P_CPU (Note) 110 80 60 M2A_SB Follow the steps below to corre_c3tly instaUll 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 M2P_CPU connector has the heatsink.) Remove the protective film from the ther_m3 al padUon the M.2 connector. Step 2: Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive. If needed, tighten the included standoff into 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. Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2A_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. Refer to the following table for details. •• M2P_CPU : (Note) Type of M.2 SSD Connector SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 M.2 PCIe SSD * a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available * The M2P_CPU (Note) connector supports only PCIe SSDs. •• M2A_SB: Type of M.2 SSD Connector M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a SATA3 1 r SATA3 2 a SATA3 3 a SATA3 4 a SATA3 5 a M.2 PCIe SSD a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. - 19 -