Supermicro C9Z790-CG - M.2 Installation (optional)

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Chapter 2: Installation
2.5 M.2 Installation (optional)
The motherboard has three PCIe M.2 M-key
sockets that support the M.2 2260/2280/22110
modules (M.2-P1 and M.2-P2), and 2260/2280
modules (M.2-C1).
Refer to the illustration on the right for the
locations of M.2 sockets and mounting holes.
Follow the steps below in order to install an M.2
device.
Note 1: It is strongly recommended that you use the M.2 heatsinks that came with the
motherboard. Using other heatsinks may cause a short circuit if your heatsink comes in
contact with the pogo pins on the motherboard.
Note 2: Please install the M.2 heatsink back to the motherboard if the M.2 device has
been removed.
1. Remove the mounting screws on the M.2
heatsinks.
*The M.2 heatsinks for M.2-P1 and M.2-C1
are with LED boards pre-installed.
2. Locate the intended M.2 socket and mounting hole. The 22110 mounting holes for M.2-
P1/M.2-P2 and 2280 mounting hole for M.2-C1 come with pre-installed stando󰀨s while
others don't.
Mounting Holes without Pre-installed Stando󰀨s
Mounting Holes with Pre-installed Stando󰀨s
LED Board
LED Board