Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Gaming SOC Users Manual - Page 32

M2M_32G/M2P_32G M.2 Socket 3 Connectors, Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.

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_ _B _0 _F _ _B 12) M2M_32G/M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) _F  The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and su_p0port RF AID configuration through the Intel® Chipset. 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. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _0 F M2M_32G 110 80 60 42 M2P_32G 110 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. Step 4: The installation is completed, as shown in the picture above. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. Hardware Installation - 32 -

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Hardware Installation
12) M2M_32G/M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATASSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through
the Intel
®
Chipset. 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. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up
the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on
configuring a RAID array.
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.
Step 4:
The installation is completed, as shown in the
picture above.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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