M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK Z170 OC FORMULA User Manual

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2
Sockets support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* M2_1, SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA_EXP0 share lanes. If either one of them is in use,
the others will be disabled.
* M2_2, SATA3_2, SATA3_3 and SATA_EXP1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use,
the others will be disabled.
* M2_3, SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and SATA_EXP2 share lanes. If either one of them is in use,
the others will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
E D
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
42
5
4
3
2
1
A
C B
1 2
A B
3cm 4.2cm
Type2230 Type 2242
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, ind the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3 4
C D
6cm 8cm
Type2260 Type 2280
5
E
11cm
Type 22110