User’s Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
3. Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of
different lengths, please refer to the different types and their installation steps below:
• To install an M.2 to M.2_1 and M.2_3 slot
For 2280 and 22110 length
A. (optional) Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the
2280 length screw hole.
Follow step A only when you wish to install an 22110 length M.2.
B. (optional) Install the bundled M.2 rubber pad if you are installing a single
sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads
when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber pad
installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices.
C. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the
M.2 slot.
D. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot.
E. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place.
OPTIONAL