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M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M), Installing M.2 module into M2_1 slot

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M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽ M2_1 ∙ https://youtu.be/J88vcXeLido M2_2 M2_3 M2_4 ⚠ Important ∙ Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙ If your M.2 SSD equips its own heatsink, please remove the M.2 plates or rubber cubes in the M.2 slots before installing M.2 SSD. Do not re-install the heatsinks supplied with your motherboard. ∙ SATA_1~2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot. ∙ PCI_E1 slot will run at PCIe 5.0 x8 mode when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in the M2_1 slot. Installing M.2 module into M2_1 slot 1. Remove the film on Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. 2. Press and hold the end button of Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. 1 2 30

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M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M)
M2_1
M2_2
M2_4
M2_3
Important
Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM.
If your M.2 SSD equips its own heatsink, please remove the M.2 plates or rubber
cubes in the M.2 slots before installing M.2 SSD. Do not re-install the heatsinks
supplied with your motherboard.
SATA_1~2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot.
PCI_E1 slot will run at PCIe 5.0 x8 mode when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in the M2_1
slot.
https://youtu.be/J88vcXeLido
Installing M.2 module into M2_1 slot
1.
Remove the film on Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink.
2.
Press and hold the end button of Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink.
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