MSI X299 XPOWER GAMING AC Quick Start Manual page 35

Using M.2 SHIELD FROZR
This motherboard has M.2 SHIELD FROZR
on the M2_1 slot for heat dissipation
from the M.2 module. Before installing
the M.2 module for the first time, you
need to:
1. Slide the M.2 SHIELD FROZR
lock toward the back panel.
2. Lift the M.2 SHIELD FROZR
and remove the protective
films from the thermal
pad.
Using M.2 shield
We provide the M.2 shield on the M2_2 and M2_3
slots to help dissipate heat away from the M.2
module. Before installing the M.2 module for the
first time, you need to remove the screw, lift the
cover and remove the protective film and the
round rubber from the thermal pad.
Important
If you don' t need the M.2 shield, you can
remove it.
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