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Z390M-STX MXM / B360M-STX MXM
2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1, M2_3)
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.
Z390M-STX MXM:
The Ultra M.2 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_3) support M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0
Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
B360M-STX MXM:
The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module
and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
The M.2 Socket (M2_3) supports type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module.
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.
Step 3
Remove the screw on the standoff and
keep this screw for later use.
No. 1 2
Nut Location A B
PCB Length 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2260 Type 2280
1
2
A B
B A