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X299 Taichi CLX
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
(M2_1 and 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
Ultra M.2
Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2)
support M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module
up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* M2_2 is only supported with CPU with 48 lanes.
For CPU with 48 PCIe lanes:
If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1 or M2_2, PCIE2 will downgrade to x4
mode.
If M.2 PCI Express modules are installed on M2_1 and M2_2, PCIE2 will be disabled.
For CPU with 44 PCIe lanes:
If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled.
For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes:
If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
2
1
3
A
B
C
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