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12) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify which type of
M.2 SSDs is supported by the M.2 socket you want to use. 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. Please navigate to the
"Conguring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
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.
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. Remove the
protective lm from the bottom of the heatsink. Then replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole.
* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD
M2A_CPU
a a
r
M2P_SB
a a
r
M2Q_SB
a a
r
M2M_SB
a a a
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)
BIOS Switcher (SW4)
GAIN
PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
ATX_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force)
M.2
MINI PCIE
THB_C
THB_C
M.2 Wi-Fi
M2_10G
Subzero
Sense
M2_10G with WIFI module
M2_WIFI
LED_IO (4-pin)
J_HDMI(NH)
OC_LED/OC_BT
M.2
MINI PCIE
U.2
SATA_SGP
LED_C(5-pin)
SPDIF_O (4-pin)
BAT
USB20_OB
THB_C
THB_C1
F_USB31C
eDP
F_USB30/31C
VROC
TPM_new
GPIOX8
M2_32G with GC-M2-U2
SPI_TPM
PW_SW
SYS_FAN
EXT_PWR
80110 60
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)
BIOS Switcher (SW4)
GAIN
PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
ATX_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force)
M.2
MINI PCIE
THB_C
THB_C
M.2 Wi-Fi
M2_10G
Subzero
Sense
M2_10G with WIFI module
M2_WIFI
LED_IO (4-pin)
J_HDMI(NH)
OC_LED/OC_BT
M.2
MINI PCIE
U.2
SATA_SGP
LED_C(5-pin)
SPDIF_O (4-pin)
BAT
USB20_OB
THB_C
THB_C1
F_USB31C
eDP
F_USB30/31C
VROC
TPM_new
GPIOX8
M2_32G with GC-M2-U2
SPI_TPM
PW_SW
SYS_FAN
EXT_PWR
80110 60
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)
BIOS Switcher (SW4)
GAIN
PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
ATX_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force)
M.2
MINI PCIE
THB_C
THB_C
M.2 Wi-Fi
M2_10G
Subzero
Sense
M2_10G with WIFI module
M2_WIFI
LED_IO (4-pin)
J_HDMI(NH)
OC_LED/OC_BT
M.2
MINI PCIE
U.2
SATA_SGP
LED_C(5-pin)
SPDIF_O (4-pin)
BAT
USB20_OB
THB_C
THB_C1
F_USB31C
eDP
F_USB30/31C
VROC
TPM_new
GPIOX8
M2_32G with GC-M2-U2
SPI_TPM
PW_SW
SYS_FAN
EXT_PWR
80110 60
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)
BIOS Switcher (SW4)
GAIN
PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
ATX_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force)
M.2
MINI PCIE
THB_C
THB_C
M.2 Wi-Fi
M2_10G
Subzero
Sense
M2_10G with WIFI module
M2_WIFI
LED_IO (4-pin)
J_HDMI(NH)
OC_LED/OC_BT
M.2
MINI PCIE
U.2
SATA_SGP
LED_C(5-pin)
SPDIF_O (4-pin)
BAT
USB20_OB
THB_C
THB_C1
F_USB31C
eDP
F_USB30/31C
VROC
TPM_new
GPIOX8
M2_32G with GC-M2-U2
SPI_TPM
PW_SW
SYS_FAN
EXT_PWR
80110 60
M2A_CPU
M2P_SB
M2Q_SB
M2M_SB