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M2A_CPU, M2P_SB/M2M_SB M.2 Socket 3 Connectors

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F_USB3 F _F _ _B _ _B _ S_ _0 _F _0 F 12) M2A_C_ PU (Note)/M2P_SS_B/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and supp_oFrt 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. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions_o0n coFnfiguring a RAID array. S F_ B B_ S F_ B B_ S F_ B B_ _0 F 110 80 60 42 110 80 60 42 _3 U 110 80 60 42 _3 U M2A_CPU (Note) M2P_SB M2M_SB F_USB3 F_USB3 F_USB3 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. F_USStBe3p0 13 : Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a _s3crewdriUver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector. F_USStBe3p0 23 : 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: F_UPSrBe3s0s3 the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink before replacing the heatsink. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel® SSDs if you want to set up a RAID configuration on the M2A_CPU connector. - 31 - Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
12) M2A_CPU
(Note)
/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (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. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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M2A_CPU
(Note)
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. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2
connector.
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. Replace the
heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink
before replacing the heatsink.
(Note)
Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel
®
SSDs if you want to set up a
RAID configuration on the M2A_CPU connector.