If this is the Elate pack in your other thread, those are tool loops for attaching an ice axe (the little velcro loop near the top of the pack holds the handle.) You wouldn't normally use the tool loops to attach a pad.

Also, what kind of pad are you using? If it's an inflatable pad, and you've got room, most people (including me) store the pad inside the pack, to protect it a bit from punctures. If it's a closed-cell pad, you might try laying it across the top of the pack, between the bag and the lid, then cinching the lid down to secure it in place.