ASRock X99 OC Formula [36/221] M _ssd ngff module installation guide

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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

e 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. e Ultra M.2

Socket (ULTRA_M2) can accommodate a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).

e 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.

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