Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA Users Manual English - Page 46

M.2_4SOCKET3 and M.2_5SOCKET3 slots

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Chapter 2 E. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-Latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. F. Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot. Ensure that there is nothing obstructing your M.2 module when installing the M.2 module to the M.2 slot. G. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 module in place. If you are installing a double-sided M.2 module that comes pre-installed with a heatsink and are having difficulty securing the M.2 module in place with the M.2 Q-Latch, please remove the M.2 module, then remove the entire thermal pad from the M.2 backplate and follow steps E to G to reinstall the M.2 module. M.2_4(SOCKET3) and M.2_5(SOCKET3) slots A. (optional) If required, remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. Only follow this step if a removable M.2 Q-Latch screw is pre-installed at the 2280 length screw hole and can be removed. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
E.
Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-Latch so that the handle points away from the
M.2 slot.
F.
Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot.
Ensure that there is nothing obstructing your M.2 module when installing the M.2 module
to the M.2 slot.
G.
Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 module in place.
M.2_4(SOCKET3) and M.2_5(SOCKET3) slots
A.
(optional) If required, remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw
at the 2280 length screw hole.
Only follow this step if a removable M.2 Q-Latch screw is pre-installed at the 2280 length
screw hole and can be removed.
If you are installing a double-sided M.2 module that comes pre-installed with a heatsink
and are having difficulty securing the M.2 module in place with the M.2 Q-Latch, please
remove the M.2 module, then remove the entire thermal pad from the M.2 backplate and
follow steps E to G to reinstall the M.2 module.