ASROCK X370 Killer SLI User Manual page 36

2.7 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
Socket (M2_1) supports SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3
x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Ryzen CPU) or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with A-Series APU). The M.2 Sockets
(M2_2) supports SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s).
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
D C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
34
4
3
2
1
A
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, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3 4
C D
6cm 8cm
Type2260 Type 2280