ASROCK Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 Series, User Manual

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2.8 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 M.2_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen 2 x4 (20 Gb/s). Please be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF)
Socket 3 is shared with the SATA3_0 connector; you can only choose either the M.2_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 or the SATA3_0 connector to use.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module.
B C D E
A
Step 2
Uninstall the screw knob and the
standoff counterclockwise for later
use.
3
2
4
5
B C D E
A
1
Step 3
Depending on t he PCB leng t h of
your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, ind
the corresponding NUT location to
be used.
No. 1 2 3 4
Location NUT1 NUT2 NUT3 NUT4
PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280 Type 22110