ASROCK Z270M-ITX/AC - M.2 SSD Installation Guide

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2.7 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) M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32
Gb/s).
Please be noted that if the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 de-
vice, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
3
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
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Ty pe 2280