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Z97E-IT X/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