Gigabyte X299X AORUS MASTER User Manual - Page 31

_ _B F_USB3 F _ S_ _0 F _0 _F _ _B S F_ B 11) M2_M/M2P/M2Q S(M_.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please _F 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 _se0t up Fthe configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S F_ 110 80 60 _ 0 F _3 U B S F_ 110 80 60 42 F_USB3 B F_USB30 3 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. _3 U M2M (Note) M2P M2Q (Note) F_USB3 F_USB3 _3 U F_USB30 3 Step 1: Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 screw kit. Locate the M.2 connector where F_USB30y3ou will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. Step 2: Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then tighten the standoff first. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. Replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Step 4: The installation is completed, as shown in the picture above. (Note) The M2M and M2Q connectors must work with an Intel® VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration. If you want to use VROC, refer to Chapter 3-4, "Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC)," for setup instructions. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff. - 31 - Hardware Installation