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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide, Installing the M.2_SSD NGFF Module

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Fatal1ty X299 Gaming K6 Series 2.11 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 Ultra M.2 Socket can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. * If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 will be disabled. * If M2_3 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device, SATA3_4, SATA3_5, SATA3_6 and SATA3_7 will be disabled. * If PCIE4 slot is occupied, M2_2 slot will support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s). Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module The following is an example of installing M.2_SSD (NGFF) module into the M2_2. Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. 5 4 3 2 1 Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to be used. English E D C B A No. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 3cm Type2230 2 B 4.2cm Type 2242 3 C 6cm Type2260 4 D 8cm Type 2280 5 E 11cm Type 22110 39

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English
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Fatal1ty X299 Gaming K6 Series
2.11
M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
°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 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express
module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device,
SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 will be
disabled.
* If M2_3 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device,
SATA3_4, SATA3_5, SATA3_6 and
SATA3_7 will be disabled.
* If PCIE4 slot is occupied, M2_2 slot will support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x2
(16 Gb/s).
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
°e following is an example of installing M.2_SSD (NGFF) module into the M2_2.
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, find 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