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M.2_SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide M2_1

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B460M Steel Legend 2.9 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 Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 Step 2 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 3 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to be used. English C B A No. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 4.2cm Type2242 2 B 6cm Type2260 3 C 8cm Type 2280 29

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English
B460M Steel Legend
2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)
°e 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. °e Ultra M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3
x4 (32 Gb/s).
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
1
1
1
2
Step 2
Before installing a M.2 (NGFF)
SSD module, please loosen
the screws to remove the M.2
heatsink.
*Please remove the protective
films on the bottom side of the
M.2 heatsink before you install
a M.2 SSD module.
2
1
3
A
B
C
Step 3
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
Type2242
Type2260
Type 2280