ASROCK B450M PRO4 R2.0 - M.2_SSD Installation Guide (M2_2); M.2 Installation Steps (M2_2)

B450M Pro4 R2.0
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2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)
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. e M.2 Socket
(M2_2) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module.
* M2_2 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the other one will be
disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
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
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280
3
2
4
5
BCDE
A
1