ASROCK B450 Pro4 R2.0 User Manual page 42

2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)
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 type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32
Gb/s) (with Matisse, Picasso, Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) or Gen3 x2
(16 Gb/s) (with Athlon series APU).
* If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE4 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
C B
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
36
3
2
1
A
1 2
A B
4.2cm 6cm
Type 2242 Type2260
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
C
8cm
Type 2280