2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 )
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 Hyper M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with 11
(32 Gb/s) (with 10
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
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Gen Intel® Core™ Processors).
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Gen Intel® Core™ Processors) or Gen3x4
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
Step 2
Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module, please loosen the screws to
remove the M.2 heatsink.