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Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive and thermal pad (for models with two M.2 solid- state-drive

slots)

For computer models that support the Intel Optane technology, disable the Intel Optane memory before

removing it. To disable the Intel Optane memory, do the following:

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1.

Note: If a supervisor password has been set, enter the correct password when prompted. You also can

press Enter to skip the password prompt and enter the BIOS menu. However, you cannot change the

system configurations that are protected by the supervisor password.

2. Select Config ➙ Storage ➙ Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology ➙ Intel Optane ➙ Disable.

3. Select to preserve user data and select Yes to confirm your operation.

4. Select Disable and wait for the process to complete.

Note: The disabling process may take from a couple of minutes to hours. Do not restart the computer

until the process is completed.

5. Press F10 to save changes and exit.

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