Asus ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series User Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
2.1.4 M.2 installation
Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
• The illustrations only show the installation steps for a single M.2 slot, the steps are
the same for the other M.2 slots if you wish to install an M.2 to another M.2 slot.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands
mentioned in this section.
• The M.2 is purchased separately.
For M.2_1
When installing an M.2 Type 2242, 2260, 2280 M.2 to M.2_1, you may need to use the
removable screw stand.
1. Remove the screws from the heatsink.
2. Gently lift and swivel the heatsink away from the M.2 slot.
The heatsink has a cable connected to the motherboard, ensure not to pull on the heatsink
as this may result in damages to the cable.
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Asus ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z590
CPU Socket	LGA 1200
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory	128GB
Memory Type	DDR4
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
Form Factor	ATX
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2
RGB Lighting	Aura Sync RGB
Memory Speed	5333MHz (OC)
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
Storage	3 x M.2, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
Networking	Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet