ASRock Fatal1ty X299 Gaming K6 [34/200] M _ssd ngff module installation guide

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2.9 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.

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 Type 2280 Type 22110