M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK X299 Creator User Manual

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

(M2_1 and 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 Ultra M.2
Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2) support M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module
up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
For CPU with 48 PCIe lanes:
If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1 or M2_2, PCIE2 will downgrade to x4
mode.
If M.2 PCI Express modules are installed on M2_1 and M2_2, PCIE2 will be disabled.
For CPU with 44 PCIe lanes:
If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled.
If you install CPU with 44 lanes, M2_2 will be disabled.
For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes:
If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled.
If you install CPU with 28 lanes, M2_2 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
C B A
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length 4.2cm
Module Type Type 2242
3
2
1
1 2
A B
6cm
Type2260
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
8cm
Type 2280
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