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2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
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_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). The M.2_
SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) 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 (M2_2) is shared with the SATA Express connector (SATAE_1); you can
only choose either the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) or the SATA Express connector
(SATAE_1) to use.
*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
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
Z97 Extreme9
5
E
11cm
Type 22110
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