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M.2_SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide
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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 Sockets support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). * M2_1, SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA_EXP0 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled. * M2_2, SATA3_2, SATA3_3 and SATA_EXP1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled. * M2_3, SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and SATA_EXP2 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled. 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 42