M.2 Device Installation

This motherboard has one PCIe 5.0 M.2 M-key slot (M.2-C1) that supports the M.2 2280 modules and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 M-key slot (M.2-P1) that supports the 2280/22110 modules. Two standoffs are pre-installed in the position of 2280 mounting hole (M.2-C1) and 22110 mounting hole (M.2-P1). Follow the steps below to install the M.2 device.

Notes: 

  • The installation described in this section is for reference only. The actual installation steps may vary depending on the supported M.2 form factors and the standoff pre-installed location.

  • Images displayed are for illustration purposes only. Your components might look different from those shown in this manual.

Installing a Standard M.2 Device

  1. Locate the screw on the pre-installed standoff. Remove the screw and set it aside.

    Figure 26. Remove the Screw on the Pre-installed Standoff

  1. If the soon-to-be used mounting hole doesn't have a standoff, move the pre-installed one to that mounting hole.

    Figure 27. Change the Standoff Position as Needed

  1. Carefully insert the M.2 device into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle and lower the semi-circle notched end onto the standoff.

    Figure 28. Insert the M.2 Device and Press it Down

  1. Tighten the standoff screw to secure the M.2 device into place. Do not overtighten so as to avoid damaging the M.2 device.

    Figure 29. Secure the M.2 Device

Installing an M.2 Device with Heatsink (Optional)

It is strongly recommended that you install an M.2 heatsink provided by the M.2 device supplier. If you are using a Supermicro M.2 heatsink, follow the steps below:

Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your M.2 heatsink may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in the manual.

  1. Remove the thermal pad protective films from the cover and the tray of the M.2 heatsink.

    Figure 30. Remove the Protective Films from the Heatsink

  1. Place the M.2 device into the tray, then put the heatsink cover in place. Be careful to align the tray holes with the cover holes.

    Figure 31. Create the M.2 Heatsink Assembly

  1. Tighten the screws to secure the M.2 heatsink assembly.

    Figure 32. Secure the M.2 Heatsink Assembly

  1. Locate the pre-installed standoff and screw . Remove the screw and set it aside.

    Figure 33. Remove the Screw on the Pre-installed Standoff

  1. If the soon-to-be used mounting hole doesn't have a standoff, move the pre-installed one to that mounting hole.

    Figure 34. Change the Standoff Position as Needed

  1. Carefully insert the M.2 assembly into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle and lower the assembly onto the standoff.

    Figure 35. Insert the M.2 Heatsink Assembly and Press it Down

  1. Tighten the standoff screw to secure the M.2 heatsink assembly into place. Do not overtighten so as to avoid damaging the M.2 assembly.

    Figure 36. Secure the M.2 Heatsink Assembly