ASRock z97 extreme6 [45/114] M _ssd ngff module installation guide

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Z97 Extreme6/ac / Z97 Extreme6

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 (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). e M.2_SSD

(NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) 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 (M2_2) is shared with the SATA Express connector; you can only choose either

the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) or the SATA Express connector to use.

*e 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

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

BCDE

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)

module, nd 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 Ty pe 2280 Ty pe 22110