M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2 - ASROCK X470 Taichi User Manual

2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

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_2) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4
(20 Gb/s).
* If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
D C B
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type Type2230
4
3
2
1
A
1 2
A B
3cm 4.2cm
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
X470 Taichi
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