Asus ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME Users Manual English - Page 64

DIMM.2_1 slot Key M via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 supports

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Chapter 2 12 11 13 14 16 15 • Before you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is notched to fit in only one orientation. Ensure that the notch on your card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. • DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) • DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) • When using the DIMM.2 Heatsink module, we recommend removing the M.2 SSD's default thermal heatsink before installing the M.2 SSD to the DIMM.2 Heatsink module. • If your M.2 SSD does not feature a flash chip on the back, please remove the default M.2 pads on your DIMM.2 module and replace them with the bundled M.2 pads. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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Before you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card.
The DIMM.2 card is notched to fit in only one orientation. Ensure that the notch on
your card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card.
DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports
PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports
PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
When using the DIMM.2 Heatsink module, we recommend removing the M.2 SSD’s
default thermal heatsink before installing the M.2 SSD to the DIMM.2 Heatsink
module.
If your M.2 SSD does not feature a flash chip on the back, please remove the default
M.2 pads on your DIMM.2 module and replace them with the bundled M.2 pads.