2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and
M2_4)
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, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. The Blazing
M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
* If M2_4 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
B
A
No.
Nut Location
PCB Length
Module Type
2
1
1
2
A
B
6cm
8cm
Type2260
Type 2280
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.
Z690 PG Velocita
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