ASROCK Z590 OC Formula, Manual

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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)
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 Hyper M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4
(64 Gb/s) (with 11
th
Gen Intel® Core™ Processors) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with 10
th
Gen Intel®
Core™ Processors).
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
This motherboard supports M.2_SSD
(NGFF) module type 2260 and 2280
only. Prepare a proper PCB lenth of
module, the screw and the standoff.
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
Nut Location A B
PCB Length 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2260 Type 2280
1
2
A B