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M.2_SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide - msata
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Z97E-ITX/ac 2.8 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 2 x2 (10 Gb/s). Please be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 is shared with the SATA Express connector; you can only choose either the M.2_ SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 or the SATA Express connector to use. *The M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 supports SSD drives. Please note that the WiFi or other non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 This motherboard supports M.2_SSD (NGFF) module type 2230 and 2242 only. Prepare a proper PCB lenth of module, the screw and the standoff. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) 2 module, find the corresponding nut 1 location to be used. B A No. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 3cm Type2230 2 B 4.2cm Type 2242 English 33