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2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_5)
The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and
mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
mode. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s)
mode.
* If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
* Either M2_1 or M2_5 can be used at a time.
Installing the M.2 SSD Module
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length 8cm
Module Type Type 2280
1
A
Step 1
Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the
screw.
Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2 SSD module, find
the corresponding nut location to be
used.
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