M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide - ASROCK RACK EP2C612D16C-4L User Manual

2.13 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 M.2_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen 2 x2 (10 Gb/s).
Please be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 is shared with the SATA connector
(SSATA_3). When the M.2 Socket is occupied by a M.2 SATA module, the SSATA_3
connector will be disabled.
*he M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 supports SSD drives. Please note that the WiFi or other
non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported.
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
EP2C612D16C-4L
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
35