User’s Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
D. (optional) Remove the thermal pad of the 2260 or 2242 M.2 length screw
hole and install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate if you are installing
a single sided M.2 module. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2
backplate when installing a double-sided M.2 module.
• Only follow this step when:
a. Installing a 22110, 2280, or 2260 length M.2 module and
b. When the rubber for M.2 backplate comes bundled with your motherboard
package.
• Install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate to the:
a.
2260 M.2 length screw hole when installing a 22110 or 2280 length M.2 module.
b.
2242 M.2 length screw hole when installing a 2260 length M.2 module.
E. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-Latch so that the handle points away from the
M.2 slot.
Thermal pad Bundled rubber for M.2 backplate