2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2
and M2_3)
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 (M2_2) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3) supports M Key
type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
The following is an example of installing M.2_SSD (NGFF) module into the M2_3.
C
B
A
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
6cm
Module Type
Type2260
3
2
1
1
2
A
B
8cm
Type 2280
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
11cm
Type 22110
Z490 Steel Legend
31