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
Sockets support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* M2_1, SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA_EXP0 share lanes. If either one of them is in use,
the others will be disabled.
* M2_2, SATA3_2, SATA3_3 and SATA_EXP1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use,
the others will be disabled.
* M2_3, SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and SATA_EXP2 share lanes. If either one of them is in use,
the others will be disabled.
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
Z170 Extreme7+
5
E
11cm
Type 22110
31