M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 Series 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_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen 2 x4 (20 Gb/s). Please be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF)
Socket 3 is shared with the SATA3_0 connector; you can only choose either the M.2_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 or the SATA3_0 connector to use.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
E D
E D
No.
Location
PCB Length
Module Type
26
C B A
5
4
3
2
1
C B A
1 2
NUT1 NUT2
4.2cm 6cm
Type 2242 Type2260
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module.
Step 2
Uninstall the screw knob and the
standoff counterclockwise for later
use.
Step 3
Depending on the PCB leng th of
your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, ind
the corresponding NUT location to
be used.
3
NUT3 NUT4
8cm 11cm
Type 2280 Type 22110
4