Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA Users Manual English - Page 44

M.2_1SOCKET3, and M.2_3SOCKET3 slot

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M.2 heatsink for M.2_2(SOCKET3), M.2_3(SOCKET3), M.2_4(SOCKET3), and M.2_5(SOCKET3) 1 1 1 2 1 3. Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between the different M.2 slots, please refer to the different installation steps below: M.2_1(SOCKET3), M.2_2(SOCKET3), and M.2_3(SOCKET3) slot A. (optional) If required, remove the pre-installed M.2 Q-Latch at the 2280 length screw hole by rotating the handle counterclockwise then pushing it towards the M.2 slot and removing it from the latch hole. Only follow this step if a removable M.2 Q-Latch is pre-installed at the 2280 length screw hole and can be removed. B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. Chapter 2 M.2 Q-Latch 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
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M.2 heatsink for M.2_2(SOCKET3), M.2_3(SOCKET3),
M.2_4(SOCKET3), and M.2_5(SOCKET3)
3.
Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between the different M.2 slots,
please refer to the different installation steps below:
M.2_1(SOCKET3), M.2_2(SOCKET3), and M.2_3(SOCKET3) slot
A.
(optional) If required, remove the pre-installed M.2 Q-Latch at the 2280
length screw hole by rotating the handle counterclockwise then pushing it
towards the M.2 slot and removing it from the latch hole.
Only follow this step if a removable M.2 Q-Latch is pre-installed at the 2280 length screw
hole and can be removed.
B.
Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad.
M.2 Q-Latch