M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) - MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS Quick Start Manual

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
M2_2 PCIe
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
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Overview of Components
Important
Intel
®
y
Intel
®
y
M2_1
M2_2
3
30°
Available SATA/ M.2 Connectors
PCIe
SATA Empty
✓
✓
✓
✓
─ ✓
─ ✓
RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM.
Optane™ Memory Ready.
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
SATA
PCIe SATA Empty
✓
─
✓
✓
─ ✓
─ ✓
Supplied M.2 screw
Empty
PCIe SATA Empty
✓
✓
✓
✓
─
─
✓
✓