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2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
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 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 3 x4 (32Gb/s).
*The M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared with the SATA_0 connector. When M2_1 is populated with a M.2 SATA3 mod-
ule, the Pin 7 of SATA_0 is disabled.
Installingg the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
3
2
4
B
C
D
A
1
B
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
4
Nut Location
A
B
C
D
PCB Length
3cm
4.2cm
6cm
8cm
Module Type
Type2230
Type 2242
Type2260
Type 2280
