M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK A88M-G/3.1 User Manual

2.8 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 M.2
Socket (M2_1) support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4 (20Gb/s).
* If PCIE3 is occupied, M2_1 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
D C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
24
4
3
2
1
B A
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