2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)
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 M.2 Socket
(M2_2) supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module.
* M2_2 and SATA3_4 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the other one will be
disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
D
C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
36
4
3
2
1
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, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3
4
C
D
6cm
8cm
Type2260
Type 2280