M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK X99 Extreme4 User Manual

2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

he 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. he Ultra M.2
Socket (M2_1) can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Please be noted that the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1)
is shared with the S_SATA3_2 connector; you can only choose either the Ultra M.2 Socket
(M2_1) or the S_SATA3_2 connector to use.
* If M.2 PCI Express module is installed, PCIE5 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
E D
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
36
5
4
3
2
1
C B A
1 2
A B
3cm 4.2cm
Type2230 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, ind the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3 4
C D
6cm 8cm
Type2260 Type 2280
5
E
11cm
Type 22110