M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
Installing M.2 device
1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the
motherboard.
2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to
the appropriate location for your M.2
SSD.
3. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a
30-degree angle.
2
1
M.2 and SATA combination table
Slot
M2_1
PCIe
M2_2
PCIe
SATA
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
─
SATA5
─
SATA6
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
Important
Intel
RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM.
®
y
Intel
Optane™ Memory Ready.
®
y
M2_1
M2_2
3
30°
Available SATA/ M.2 Connectors
Empty
PCIe
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install
M.2 module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
4. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with
the supplied M.2 screw.
4
Supplied M.2 screw
SATA
SATA
Empty
✓
─
✓
✓
─
✓
─
✓
Empty
PCIe
SATA
Empty
✓
✓
✓
✓
─
✓
─
✓
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