M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK A520M/ac User Manual

2.7 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 Ultra M.2
Socket supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
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
A520M/ac
31