User’s Manual

1-11Motherboard User Manual

1. Loosen the screws from the M.2 heatsink.

2. Lift and remove the heatsink.

1.5 M.2 module installation

• The illustrations only show the installation steps for a 22110 M.2 slot, the steps are the

same for the other M.2 slots.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands

mentioned in this section.

• If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it

with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm.

• Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.

3. (optional) If required, remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the

2280 length screw hole.

Only follow this step if a removable M.2 Q-Latch screw is pre-installed at the 2280 length

screw hole and can be removed.