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2.9 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). The M.2 Sockets (M2_2) supports SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s).
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_5 will be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_0 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
D
C
D
C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
30
A
B
4
3
2
1
B
A
1
A
3cm
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.
Step 3
Move the standoff based on the
module type and length.
The standoff is placed at the nut
location D by default. Skip Step 3 and
4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are
going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the standoff by
hand.
2
3
B
C
4.2cm
6cm
Type2260
4
D
8cm
Type 2280
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