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* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD
M2A_CPU
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M2P_SB
a a
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M2Q_SB
a a
r
M2M_SB
a a a
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Turn the M.2 EZ-Latch Click clip clockwise and remove the motherboard heatsink. Locate the proper
mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then install the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip rs (For the
M2P_SB and M2M_SB connectors.)
Step 2:
Remove the protective lm from the thermal pad (only the M2A_CPU connector has the thermal pad) on
the M.2 connector. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press down on the front end of the M.2 SSD and make sure the M.2 SSD is secured by the clip. Remove
the protective lm from the bottom of the motherboard heatsink, and nally, turn the M.2 EZ-Latch Click
clip clockwise and then install the heatsink back in place.
If you want install an M.2 SSD in the 110mm hole, remove the EZ-Latch Plus clip from the 80mm
hole rst.