X299 AORUS Gaming 7 motherboard
CPU_FAN
LED_IO
EC_TEMP1 HPWR_FAN_PUMP
LED_C2
SYS_FAN2 CPU_OPT
KB_MS_USB30 ATX_12V_2X4_1 ATX_12V_2X4_2 DRAM
FBIOS_LED
Realtek® USB 3.1
Gen 1 Hub
R_USB30
ASMedia®
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Controller
LGA2066
TYPEC
Realtek® USB 3.1
Gen 2 Hub
USB31_LAN2
ATX
USB31_LAN1
SYS_FAN3
M2_WIFI
F_USB31C F_USB30_2
Rivet Networks
Killer™ E2500
LAN
AUDIO
CPU
Intel® GbE
M2P_32G
80 60
LAN
BOOT
SYS_FAN1 VGA
PCIEX16_1 ASMedia®
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Controller
M2M_32G
110 80 60
BAT
ES9018Q2C PCIEX4_1
7 5 3 1
6 4 2 0
SATA3
B_BIOS Intel® X299
M_BIOS
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX4_2
X299 AORUS Gaming 7 iTE® THB_C
CODEC Super I/O
M2Q_32G
PCIEX8 80 60 42
CMOS_SW
S/PDIF_O VROC
EC_TEMP2
F_AUDIO LED_C1 ECO RST_SW F_USB1 SYS_FAN4 DB_PORT (Note) F_PANEL
D_LED TPM OC PW_SW F_USB2 SYS_FAN5_ F_USB30_1
PUMP
When using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU: When using a 16-lane CPU:
DDR4_2_1A
DDR4_4_2A
DDR4_4_2A
DDR4_2_1A
DDR4_1_1B
DDR4_3_2B
DDR4_4_2C
DDR4_2_1C
DDR4_3_2D
DDR4_1_1D
DDR4_3_2B
DDR4_1_1B
(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6.
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F_USB3BF B
_0
S B_ _0 F
B
_ _B _ S
13) M2P_32G/M2M_32G (Note)/M2Q_32G(M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) S
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please
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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
S
3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
S_ M2P_32G
_
B
_0 F
80 60
_ U M2M_32G
_ F
_ _ 3 B
110 80 60
F_USB3 F M2Q_32G
_0
80 60 42
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. The following steps demonstrate
how to install an M.2 SSD in the M2Q_32G connector.
_ _B _
F_USB3
_ F
_0 F
Step 1: Step 2:
Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD
F_USB3 screw kit. Locate the M.2 connector where you will to be installed and then tighten the standoff first.
install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an
screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. angle.
(Only the M2Q_32G connector has the heatsink)
Step 3: Step 4:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with The installation is completed, as shown in the
the screw. Replace the heatsink and secure it to picture above.
the original hole.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.
(Note) The M2M_32G connector must work with an Intel® VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration.
F_USB3
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Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be
affected by the type of device installed in the M2P_32G and M2Q_32G connectors. The M2P_32G connector
shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. The M2Q_32G connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4,
5, 6, 7 connectors. Refer to the following tables for details.
•• M2P_32G:
Connector
Type of SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD r a a a a a a a
M.2 PCIe SSD a a a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
•• M2M_32G:
Connector
Type of SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SSD
M.2 PCIe SSD* a a a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
* The M2M_32G connector supports only PCIe SSDs.
•• M2Q_32G:
Connector
Type of SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD a a a a r r r r
M.2 PCIe SSD a a a a r r r r
No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
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