M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) - ASROCK B450 Pro4 Manual

2.8 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 type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s).
* M2_2, SATA3_3 and SATA3_4 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will
be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
E D
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
36
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, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3 4
C D
6cm 8cm
Type2260 Type 2280
5
E
11cm
Type 22110