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M2Q_32G M.2 Socket 3 Connector, Installation Notices for the M2Q_32G and SATA Connectors

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B S_ B 6) M2Q_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCSSIe SSDs. 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first. Step 2: Slide the M.2 SSD intoF the connector at an angle. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. _0 Installation Notices for the M2Q_32G and SATA Connectors: Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of devices installed in the M2Q_32G connector. The M2Q_32G connector shares bandwidth with the _SAFTA3 5 connector. Refer to the table below: Type of Connector M.2 SSD SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 M.2 SATA SSD a a a a a r M.2 PCIe x4 SSD _ 0 aF a a a a a M.2 PCIe x2 SSD a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available - 15 -

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6)
M2Q_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs.
80
60
42
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
Installation Notices for the M2Q_32G and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may
be affected by the type of devices installed in the M2Q_32G connector. The M2Q_32G connector shares
bandwidth with the SATA3 5 connector. Refer to the table below:
SATA3 0
SATA3 1
SATA3 2
SATA3 3
SATA3 4
SATA3 5
M.2 SATA SSD
a
a
a
a
a
r
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
a
a
a
a
a
a
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
a
a
a
a
a
a
No M.2 SSD Installed
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
: Available,
r
: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
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