ASROCK Fatal1ty X99X Killer Series - M.2 SSD Installation

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2.11 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 (M2) 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). Please be noted that the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2) is shared
with the SSATA3_2 connector; you can only choose either the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2) or
the SSATA3_2 connector to use.
* If M.2 PCI Express module is installed, PCIE5 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
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2
4
5
BCDE
A
1
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