ASROCK X570 AQUA User Manual page 65

2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)
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 Hyper M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports 2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
(with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Pinnacle Ridge and Picasso).
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
C B A
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type Type2260
3
2
1
1 2
A B
6cm 8cm
Type 2280
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
C
11cm
Type 22110
X570 AQUA
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