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X99 WS-E/10G / X99 WS-E
2.9 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 Socket can
accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen2 x4 (20 Gb/s).
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, S_SATA3_0 will be disabled.
* If you install a M.2 PCI Express module and the SATA_EXP0 is in use, the M2_1 will
downgrade to x2 mode.
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