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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).
Please be noted that the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) is shared with the SATA3_0, SATA3_1
and the SATA Express connector (SATA_EXP0). If either one of them is in use, the others
will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
E D
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
32
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