Installing M.2 Xpander-Z Gen4 S Card - MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE Quick Start Manual

Installing M.2 XPANDER-Z Gen4 S card

To install the M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 S card, please follows the steps below.
1. Remove the heatsink by loosening four screws on the back of the card.
2. Loosen M.2 screw from M.2 standoff.
3. Loosen M.2 standoff.
4. Move the position of the standoffs according to your M.2 SSDs length if need.
5. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.
6. Secure the M.2 device in place with M.2 screw.
M.2 Screw
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7. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad of the heatsink.
8. Reinstall and secure the heatsink with four heatsink screws.
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