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2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
he 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. he 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 x2 (10 Gb/s).
Please be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 is shared with the SATA connector
(SSATA_3). When the M.2 Socket is occupied by a M.2 SATA module, the SSATA_3
connector will be disabled.
*he M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 supports SSD drives. Please note that the WiFi or other
non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
3
2
4
5
B
C
D
E
A
1
Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, ind the corresponding nut
location to be used.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Nut Location
A
B
C
D
E
PCB Length
3cm
4.2cm
6cm
8cm
11cm
Module Type
Type2230
Type 2242
Type2260
Type 2280
Type 22110
