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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Figure 3-9. Inserting the Standoff Plug
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Note:
Your installation may look different, but the standoff functions the same.)
Standoff Plug
M.2 Solid State Drives
An M.2 solid state drive (SSD) can be installed on the motherboard, supporting PCIe and
SATA.
Two lengths are supported, 80mm or 110mm. For each length, there is a hole in the
motherboard for a plastic standoff.
Installing an M.2 SSD
Caution:
Use industry-standard anti-static equipment, such as gloves or a wrist strap, and
follow precautions to avoid damage caused by ESD.
Locate the M.2
slot on the motherboard and the standoff holes for each possible length card,
MH10 and MH11.
There is a plastic standoff in one of the holes. If necessary move the plastic
standoff to the correct hole. Slide the M.2 SSD into the socket, then secure it by pushing the
plug into the standoff.
