Supermicro X11SPA-T - M.2 SSD Installation Instructions; M.2 SSD Installation Procedure

X11SPA-TF/X11SPA-T QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE M.2 SSD Installation Instructions
M.2 SSD Installation Instructions
M.2 SSD Installation
Warning: Be sure to install the M.2 SSD(s) prior to placing a motherboard into a chassis. Please refer to the
M.2 SSD installation and removal instructions as shown below and on the next page for proper procedures.
Unscrew the existing mounting screws
on the M.2 heatsink and then remove the
heatsink.
Remove the plastic liner from the M.2
heatsink thermal pad.
Be sure that the M.2 SSD is securely
fastened.
Unscrew the M.2 screw on the mother-
board. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2
socket at a 30 degree angle and press
down.
Tighten the M.2 SSD with the M.2 screw
removed in Step 2.
*The position of the screw is dependent on the M.2 SSD used.
(The default position supports 2280 form factor.)
Resecure the M.2 heatsink in place with
the mounting screws removed in Step 1.
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