M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK X299 Taichi XE 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
Socket can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express
module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
The following is an example of installing M.2_SSD (NGFF) module into the M2_2.
E D C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type Type2230
5
4
3
2
1
B A
1 2
A B
3cm 4.2cm
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
X299 Taichi XE
5
E
11cm
Type 22110
41