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M.2_SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide
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X99 OC Formula 2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide he M.2 (M2_1), 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. he Ultra M.2 Socket (ULTRA_M2) can accommodate a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). he M.2_SSD(NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_1) can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen 2 x4 (20 Gb/s). Please be noted that the M.2 Socket (M2_1) is shared with the S_SATA3_3 connector. If you install a M.2 SATA module to the M.2 Socket (M2_1), the internal S_SATA3_3 will not function. If you install a M.2 PCI Express module to the M.2 Socket (M2_1), the internal S_SATA3_3 will still function. * If Ultra M.2 PCI Express module is installed, PCIE3 slot will be disabled. * When you overclock the BCLK frequency, it is recommended that you install the M.2 PCI Express module to the M.2 Socket (M2_1). Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module 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, ind the corresponding nut location to be used. 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 English 45