ASROCK Z97E-ITX/ac - M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation

Z97E-ITX/ac
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2.8 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 M.2_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen 2 x2 (10 Gb/s). Please be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF)
Socket 3 is shared with the SATA Express connector; you can only choose either the M.2_
SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 or the SATA Express connector to use.
*e M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 supports SSD drives. Please note that the WiFi or other
non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
is motherboard supports M.2_SSD
(NGFF) module type 2230 and 2242
only. Prepare a proper PCB lenth of
module, the screw and the stando.
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
Nut Location A B
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242
2
B
A
1