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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI® B250M BAZOOKA PLUS/ B250M BAZOOKA OPT BOOST
motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items.
If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x2
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
B250M BAZOOKA OPT
BOOST with pre-
installed Intel
®
Optane™
Memory module
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Safety Information
Safety Information
y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap
is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal
object before handling the motherboard.
y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
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Quick Start
Intel® LGA 1151 CPU
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
CPU Fan Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components
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Quick Start
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
Installing a Processor
1
2
3
6
4
5
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8
9
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Quick Start
1
2
2
3
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
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Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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2 10
9
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED
HDD LED HDD LED +
POWER LED POWER LED +
POWER LED
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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
1
2
8
Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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2
3
4
5
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Quick Start
1
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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3
4
5
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10
Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
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Quick Start
Power On
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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives.............................................................................................8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 19
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 20
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 20
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 20
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 22
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 24
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 25
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 26
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 26
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 28
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 29
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 29
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 29
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 30
JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 31
JUSB1: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ....................................................................... 31
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors ........................................................... 32
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 33
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 33
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 34
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Contents
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 35
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 36
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 36
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 37
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 37
System Status Menu ............................................................................................. 38
Advanced Menu ..................................................................................................... 39
Overclocking Menu ............................................................................................... 46
M-Flash Menu ....................................................................................................... 52
Security Menu ....................................................................................................... 53
Boot Menu ............................................................................................................. 55
Save & Exit Menu .................................................................................................. 56
Software Description ........................................................................................... 57
Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10.............................................................................. 57
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 57
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 57
LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 58
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 60
GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 64
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 69
MSI SMART TOOL ................................................................................................. 71
DRAGON EYE ........................................................................................................ 72
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 73
GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 74
Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility ................................................................................ 76
SteelSeries Engine 3 ............................................................................................ 77
CPU-Z.................................................................................................................... 79
TriDef VR ............................................................................................................... 80
TriDef SmartCam .................................................................................................. 83
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 84
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 84
Installing the Intel
®
Optane™ memory ................................................................ 84
Removing the Intel
®
Optane™ memory ............................................................... 86
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 87
Regulatory Notices .............................................................................................. 88
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports 6th/7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors,
and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket
LGA1151
Chipset Intel
®
B250 Chipset
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz*
6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz*
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)**
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
** DDR4 memory modules can only run at maximum of 2400 MHz for 7th Gen
processors and 2133 MHz for 6th Gen processors on XMP mode.
Expansion Slots
y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y1x HDMI
™
port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
y1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Storage
Intel
®
B250 Chipset
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y 2x M.2 slots (Key M)*
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_2 slot**
* M.2 and SATA ports maximum support 2x M.2 PCIe SSDs + 6x SATA HDDs.
Please refer to page 27 for M.2 slots with examples of various combination
possibilities.
** The Intel
®
Optane™ memory is pre-installed in the M2_2 slot on the B250M
BAZOOKA OPT BOOST. Please refer to page 84 for Intel® Optane™ Memory
Configuration.
USB
Intel
®
B250 Chipset
y6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 Type-A & 1
Type-C ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB connector)
y6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connector)
Audio
y Realtek
®
ALC892 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
y Supports S/PDIF output
Continued on next page
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Specifications
Continued from previous page
LAN 1x Realtek
®
8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
y 1x PS/2 keyboard port
y 1x PS/2 mouse port
y 1x HDMI™ port
y 1x DVI-D port
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port
y 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
Internal Connectors
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 3x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Serial port connector
y 1x RGB LED connecotr
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
y CPU/System temperature detection
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
y m-ATX Form Factor
y 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
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Specifications
Continued from previous page
BIOS Features
y 1x 64 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
Software
y Drivers
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y FAST BOOT
y SUPER CHARGER
y GAMING APP
y RAMDISK
y GAMING LAN MANAGER
y X-BOOST
y MSI SMART TOOL
y Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Norton
™
Internet Security Solution
y Google Chrome
™
,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y SteelSeries Engine 3
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y DRAGON EYE
y TriDef
®
VR
y TriDef
®
SmartCam
Continued on next page
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Specifications
Continued from previous page
Special Features
y Audio Boost
y GAMING LAN with cFos
y Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready
y Twin Turbo M.2
y Smart Fan Control
y Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
y PCI-E Steel Armor
y DDR4 Boost
y X-Boost
y Military Class 5
y 7000+ Quality Test
y Dragon eye
y RAMDisk
y GAMING HOTKEY
y Mystic light SYNC
y WTFast GPN*
2-Month Premium License
Multi-Server Network Optimization
Advanced Lag Spike & Disconnect Reduction
* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit
www.msi.com
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Block Diagram
Block Diagram
LPC Bus
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
DMI 3.0
B250
CPU
NV6795
Super I/O
HDMI DVI-D
PCIe x1 slot
x1
HDMI
PCI Express Bus
PCIe x1 slot
x1
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 2.0
PCI Express Bus
Switch
SATA 6Gb/s
Audio Jacks
Realtek
ALC892
2 x M.2
Realtek
8111H
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Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Status Table
USB 3.1 Gen1
Type-C
USB 3.1 Gen1
Type-A
USB 2.0
LAN
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
DVI-D
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports
Channel
2 4 6 8
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●
Mic In
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
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Rear I/O Panel
Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will
appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.
Jack Status
Device
Selection
Connector
Strings
Profiles
Main Volume
Application
Enhancement
Advanced
Settings
y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete
guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
y Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers
that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
y Profiles - toggles between profiles.
y Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
y Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
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Overview of Components
Overview of Components
CPU_FAN1
CPU Socket
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
M2_1
M2_2*
JCI1
JTPM1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN1
JUSB1
JBAT1
JLED1
JFP1
JFP2
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
EZ Debug LED
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
JUSB2
JUSB3
JCOM1
JAUD1
SATA▼1▲2
*B250M BAZOOKA OPT BOOST with pre-installed Intel® Optane™ memory in the M2_2 slot.
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Overview of Components
Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~3 Fan Connectors 32
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 30
CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 24
DIMMA1, DIMMA2,
DIMMB1,DIMMB2
DIMM Slots 25
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 29
JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 34
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 33
JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 29
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 29
JLED1 RGB LED connector 34
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 33
JUSB1 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 31
JUSB2~3 USB 2.0 Connectors 31
M2_1 M.2 Slot (Key M) 28
PCI_E1~3 PCIe Expansion Slots 26
SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 26
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Overview of Components
CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has
two notches and a golden triangle to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for
motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal
with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard
comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to
apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the
heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by
inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
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Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
Channel A Channel B
DIMMA2 DIMMB2
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
Important
y
Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.
y
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
y
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the CPU.
y
Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less
for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we
recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than
4GB memory on the motherboard.
y
Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when
overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial
Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the Memory Try It! to set the memory
frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher
frequency.
y
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
y
The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
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Overview of Components
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1
Important
y
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
y
If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI
Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation
of the slot.
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
SATA6
Important
y
The SATA1 / SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been
installed in the M.2_1/ M.2_2 slot.
y
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y
SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
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Overview of Components
M.2 , SATA & PCIe combination table
Slot Available SATA connectors & PCIe slots
M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA
M2_2 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA
SATA1 ✓ ─ ✓ ─
SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA5 ✓ ✓ ─ ─
SATA6 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities
PCIe
SATA
PCIe
SATA
PCIe
PCIe
SATA
SATA
SATA4SATA4
SATA4 SATA4
SATA6
SATA6
SATA6
SATA6
SATA2SATA2
SATA2 SATA2
SATA1
SATA1
SATA3SATA3
SATA3 SATA3
SATA5
SATA5
2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 6xSATA HDDs
2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 4xSATA HDDs
1xM.2 SATA SSD + 1xM.2 PCIe SSD +
5xSATA HDDs
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Overview of Components
Important
y
Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM,
does not support Legacy ROM.
y
The SATA1/SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2
SATA SSD module has been installed in the M2_1/M2_2
slot.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2
module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Installing M.2 module
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
1
2
3
30°
3. Tighten the base screw
into the hole of the
distance to the M.2 slot
as the length your M.2
module.
4. Insert your M.2 module
into the M.2 slot at a
30-degree angle.
5. Put the screw in the
notch on the trailing edge
of your M.2 module and
tighten it into the base
screw.
1. Remove the screw from
the base screw.
2. Remove the base screw.
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