M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) - ASROCK X570 PRO4 User Manual

2.9 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 M.2 Socket
(M2_1) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 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
E D C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type Type2230
5
4
3
2
1
B 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
X570 Pro4
5
E
11cm
Type 22110
37