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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1
and M2_2)
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
Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2) support SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module
up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* M2_1, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will
be disabled.
* M2_2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will
be disabled.
* Type 22110 M.2 module is supported with either M2_1 or M2_2 socket.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
The following is an example of installing M.2_SSD (NGFF) module into the M2_2.
D C
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
36
4
3
2
1
B A
1 2
A B
4.2cm 6cm
Type 2242 Type2260
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
8cm 11cm
Type 2280 Type 22110