MSI Creator TRX40 User Manual - Page 37

M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M

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M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) M2_3 (PCH) M2_1 (CPU) M2_2 (CPU) ⚽⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR. 2. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads. 1 1 1 1 2 2 3. Each M.2 slot is equipped with one standoff. To avoid damage to the M.2 SSD. If your M.2 SSD length is the same as the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink, remove the standoff below the M.2 SSD slot. 4. There are two thermal pads on each M.2 slot base plate. The thermal pad-2 is fixed on the M.2 Plate and should not be removed. For double-side M.2 SSD, completely remove the thermal pad-1 and protection films. For single-side M.2 SSD, remove the two thermal protection films from pad-1, then re-stick it to the thermal pad-2. Overview of Components 37

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Overview of Components
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2
module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
M2_3 (PCH)
M2_1 (CPU)
M2_2 (CPU)
Installing M.2 module
1.
Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR.
2.
Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal
pads.
2
2
1
1
1
1
3.
Each M.2 slot is equipped with one standoff. To avoid damage to the M.2 SSD. If
your M.2 SSD length is the same as the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink, remove the
standoff below the M.2 SSD slot.
4.
There are two thermal pads on each M.2 slot base plate. The thermal pad-2 is
fixed on the M.2 Plate and should not be removed.
For double-side M.2 SSD, completely remove the thermal pad-1 and protection
films.
For single-side M.2 SSD, remove the two thermal protection films from pad-1,
then re-stick it to the thermal pad-2.