M2_1~6: M.2 Slots (Key M) - MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE User Manual

M2_1~6: M.2 Slots (Key M)

M2_4
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Important
M2_3 will be unavailable when installing device in the PCI_E2 slot.
∙
PCI_E3 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot.
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PCI_E3 will run at x1 speed and M2_4 will run at x2 speed when installing PCIe
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device in PCI_E3 slot and M.2 PCIe SSD in M2_4 slot simultaneously.
M2_1 & M2_3 slot Installation
1. Loosen the screws of M2_1 SHIELD FROZR heatsink and remove the heatsink.
2. Loosen the screws of Chipset heatsink and remove the heatsink.
3. Loosen the screws of M2_3 SHIELD FROZR heatsink and remove the heatsink.
4. Remove the protective films from the heatsink thermal pads.
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24
Overview of Components
M2_1
M2_2
M2_3
M2_6
M2_5
M2_1
4
3
M2_3
3
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Important
∙ Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with
UEFI ROM.
M2_2, M2_4, M2_5 and M2_6 support Intel
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Optane Memory.
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2
2
4
2
2
chipset
4