Gigabyte B650 AERO G User Manual - Page 26

12) M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2C_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 M2A_CPU 110 80 110 80 M2B_CPU M2C_SB Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Unfasten the screws on the motherboard heatsink diagonally to remove the heatsink. Select the M.2 slot you want to use and press down on the M.2 EZ-Latch clip to open it. •• If you want to install an M.2 SSD that came with its own heatsink, you have to remove the EZ-Latch clip first and use the provided screw and standoff to fasten the SSD. •• If you want install an M.2 SSD in the 110mm hole that already has a motherboard heatsink standoff, be sure to remove the EZ-Latch clip first and use the motherboard heatsink screw to secure the heatsink and SSD. Step 2: Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Press down on the front end of the M.2 SSD and close M.2 EZ-Latch clip to secure the M.2 SSD. Step 3: Remove the protective film from the bottom of the motherboard heatsink and then replace the heatsink and tighten the screws diagonally. * Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector: M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M2A_CPU a a M2B_CPU a a M2C_SB a a M.2 SATA SSD r r r && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch. Install the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/919/M2-ezlatch.html * Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model. - 26 -