Asus ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI Users Manual English - Page 38

optional Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad on the bottom of the top

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4. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot with the bottom of the M.2 facing upwards. 4 5. (optional) Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad on the bottom of the top heatsink. • Follow this step only when you install a double-sided M.2 storage device. • If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged and needs to replaced, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 6. Push the M.2 down and replace the top heatsink. 7. Secure the top heatsink and M.2 using the two (2) screws. 5 7 7 6 Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
4.
Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot with the bottom of the M.2 facing upwards.
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6
7
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5.
(optional) Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad on the bottom of the top
heatsink.
Follow this step only when you install a double-sided M.2 storage device.
If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged and needs to replaced, we
recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm.
6.
Push the M.2 down and replace the top heatsink.
7.
Secure the top heatsink and M.2 using the two (2) screws.
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