MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE

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Overview of Components
3. Each M.2 slot is equipped with one standoff. To avoid damage to the M.2 SSD. If
your M.2 SSD length is the same as the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink, remove the
standoff below the M.2 SSD.
4. There are two thermal pads on each M.2 slot base plate. The thermal pad-2 is
fixed on the M.2 Plate and should not be removed.
For double-side M.2 SSD, completely remove the thermal pad-1 and protection
films.
For single-side M.2 SSD, remove the two thermal protection films from pad-1,
then re-stick it to the thermal pad-2.
5. Move the position of the standoffs according to your M.2 SSDs length if need.
6. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.
7. If the M.2 SSD is shorter than the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink, place the M.2
screw in the notch on the trailing edge of the M.2 module and tighten it into the
standoff.
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M.2 screw
Standoff
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Important
∙ Pictures shown above are for illustration purpose only and may differ from the
actual plates and thermal pads.
∙ If your M.2 SSD equips its own heathink, please remove the thermal pad-1 and
thermal pad-2, and install the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot.
M.2 screw
Standoff
Thermal pad-1
Thermal pad-2
M.2 Plate
Protecting films
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