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2.12 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 3 x4 (32Gb/s). Please be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket
3 is shared with the SATA Express connector; you can only choose either the M.2_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 or the SATA Express connector to use.
*he M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 supports SSD drives. Please note that the WiFi or other non-SSD M.2 modules
are not supported.
**
SSATA_3 connector is shared with the M2_1.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
E
D
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
*Type 22110 is not Supported for EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L motherboard.
40
5
4
3
2
1
C
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, ind the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3
4
C
D
6cm
8cm
Type2260
Type 2280
5
E
11cm
Type 22110*
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