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M2P/M2Q M.2 Socket 3 Connectors

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_ _B _ S_ _0 _F _ _B _ S_ _F 14) M2P/M2Q (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and su_pp0 ort RFAID configuration. 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 S F_ M2P (Note) S F_ 110 80 60 42 M2Q (Note) 110 80 60 42 F_USB3 _3 U Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed an_d3then tigUhten the standoff first. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Step 2: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. F_USStBe3p0 33: Install the water cooling kit. (Refer to Chapter 1-3-2, "Installing the Water Cooling Kit," for more information.) F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff. (Note) The M2P and M2Q connectors must work with an Intel® VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration. Hardware Installation - 34 -

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Hardware Installation
14) M2P/M2Q (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. 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.
M2P
(Note)
80
60
M2Q
(Note)
42
110
80
60
42
110
(Note)
The M2P and M2Q connectors must work with an Intel
®
VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID
configuration.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
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 2:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Step 3:
Install the water cooling kit. (Refer to Chapter 1-3-2, "Installing the Water Cooling Kit," for more information.)
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.