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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Figure 3-7. Installing an M.2 SSD
Installing M.2 Solid State Drives
The X12SCZ-TLN4F motherboard has one hybrid PCIe 3.0 and NVMe or SATA M.2 slots
(M.2-H1, M.2-H2). M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial
efficiency. The M.2 slot on the motherboard supports PCIe 3.0 x1 or SATA 3.0 devices in the
2280 and 22110 form factors.
Installing M.2 Drives
1. Remove power from the system and then remove the top cover as described in Sections
3.1 and 3.2.
2. Refer to its layout image in the
and locate the M.2 slot. Insert the plastic clip
into the hole against the M.2 slot on the motherboard.
3. Turn the plastic clip by 90° degrees.
4.
Insert the M.2 sideways into the connector so that it lays flat, then secure it to the
motherboard with the plastic clip.
5. Repeat as necessary for more M.2 drives.
6. Finish by replacing the cover and restoring power to the system.
