ASROCK B450M/ac R2.0, User Manual

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B450M/ac R2.0
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2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)
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 Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3
x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Matisse, Picasso, Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge)
or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with Athlon series APU).
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
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.
No. 1 2 3
Nut Location A B C
PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280
1
2
3
A B C