Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX User Manual - Page 26

M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB M.2 Socket 3 Connectors, M.2 PCIe x4 SSD

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_3 _3 U 10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs. _3 U M2A_CPU 42 60 80 110 80 60 42 110 80 60 42 U 110 M2P_SB M2M_SB 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. (Only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink) 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 Plus clip first and use the motherboard heatsink screw to secure the heatsink and SSD. _0 F 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. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink. Then replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. * 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 M2P_SB a a M2M_SB a a M.2 SATA SSD r r r _0 _F F _SB && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch Plus. Install the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/920/M2-latchplus.html Remove the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/921/removeM2.html * Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model. - 26 - _S

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10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs.
M2A_CPU
80
110
80
110
M2P_SB
80
110
M2M_SB
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. (Only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink)
* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD
M2A_CPU
a
a
r
M2P_SB
a
a
r
M2M_SB
a
a
r
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 Plus clip first and use the motherboard heatsink screw to secure
the heatsink and SSD.
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. Remove the
protective film from the bottom of the heatsink. Then replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole.
&
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch Plus.
Install the M.2 SSD:
Remove the M.2 SSD:
* Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model.