2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3)
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_3) supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s).
* If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
E
D
C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
Type2230
5
4
3
2
1
B
A
1
2
A
B
3cm
4.2cm
Type 2242
X570 Phantom Gaming X
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, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.
3
4
C
D
6cm
8cm
Type2260
Type 2280
5
E
11cm
Type 22110
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