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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specifications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 5

1.4 I/O Panel 7

1.5 Block Diagram 8

Chapter 2 Installation 9
2.1 Installing the CPU 10

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13

2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 15

2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 16

2.6 Installing the Motherboard 17

2.7 Installing SATA Drives 18

2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 20

2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 22

2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 23

2.11 Power On 24

2.12 Jumpers Setup 25

2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26

2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module Installation Guide 33

2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 35

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock B760M-HDV/M.2 D4 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to
this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model
you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s
website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

• ASRock B760M-HDV/M.2 D4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B760M-HDV/M.2 D4 User Manual
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)

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Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor

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CPU • Supports 14 , 13 & 12 Gen Intel® Core Processors
(LGA1700)
• Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
• Supports Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
• Supports Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)

Chipset • Intel® B760

Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

• 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to
5333+(OC)*
1DPC 1R Up to 5333+ MHz (OC), 3200 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 4400+ MHz (OC), 3200 MHz Natively.
• Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
ECC mode)
• Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

Expansion CPU:
Slot • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE3)*
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe
WiFi module

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

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Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
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• Intel® X Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)

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• 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and

max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP
2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
• 1 x D-Sub, supports max. resolution up to Full HD
(1920x1080) 60Hz

Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887/897 Audio Codec)

LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

• Realtek 8111H

USB • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)

• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 2 Front)
• 5 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 3 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection

Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Mounting Points

I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Storage CPU:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors**
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* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3
will be disabled.
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storage devices

Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header

• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)**
• 2 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)***
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
* CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
*** CHA_FAN1~2/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
*** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~2/WP can auto detect if
3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

BIOS • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Feature

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifica- • FCC, CE
tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using
third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or
even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
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at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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 No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
5 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2)(Upper), (SATA3_3)(Lower)
11 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
14 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)
15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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1.4 I/O Panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port (USB32_3)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1)
3 Line In (Light Blue)** 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_12)
4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 10 D-Sub Port
5 Microphone (Pink)** 11 HDMI Port
6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 12 DisplayPort 1.4

* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration:

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Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
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128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots

PCI-E Gen4 BUS

PCI-E X16 SLOT (x16) Channel A DDR4 2133/2400/2666
100MHz
INTEL
Channel B DDR4 2133/2400/2666

PCI-E Gen4 BUS

1st M.2 Slot 100MHz Processor DIGITAL PORT C HDMI 2.0

DIGITAL PORT D DP
LGA-1700 Pin Socket
VGA RTD2168-CG DIGITAL PORT B

DMI 4.0
1.5 Block Diagram

ALC897 24MHz

PCIE x4 or SATA
2nd M.2 Slot
Realtek 8111H PCIE x1

PCIE x1 M.2 Key E

INTEL
SPI FLASH SPI
128Mb B760
SPI TPM header PCH-H PCIE x1 PCIE2(X1)

USB3.0 SuperSpeed USB 5Gb/s

6 ports(2*Front+3*rear+1*Type-C) PCIE x1 PCIE3(X1)

High-Speed USB 480Mb/s

5 ports

SATA3_0 SATA3_2
6Gb/s
SATA3_1 SATA3_3
eSPI BUS

FAN 4 NCT3943S
FAN 4(3C) SIO
NCT3943S
FAN 4(3C) NCT3943S Nuvoton NCT6796D-R
FAN 4(3C)
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Chapter 2 Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard
components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard
components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a
grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the
components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap
is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the
socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be
placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory
module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to
the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.

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2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header

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Power SW (-) RESET SW (+)

B D
Power SW (+) RESET SW (-)

Power LED (-) HDD LED (-)

A C
Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) A B C D
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2.6 Installing the Motherboard

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 2.7 Installing SATA Drives

Optical Drive

SATA Drive

SATA Data Cable

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SATA Power Connector

SATA Data Connector

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 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card

CLICK!
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Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots)

There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards.

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2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors

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2.12 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is
“Open”.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRMOS1) (see p.5, No. 13)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup
parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the
pins on CLRMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper cap after
clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating
the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do
the clear-CMOS action.

CLRMOS1

2-pin Jumper

Short: Clear CMOS

Open: Default
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Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.5, No. 12)
Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis
to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and
negative pins before connecting the cables.

PANEL1
PLED+
PLED-
PWRBTN#
GND

1
GND
RESET#
GND
HDLED-
HDLED+

PWRBTN (Power Button):

Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way
to turn off your system using the power button.

RESET (Reset Button):

Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel. Press the reset button to
restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when
the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep
state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

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Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists
of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire
assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header

(7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.5, No. 14)
Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header.

SPK_CI1
SPEAKER
DUMMY
DUMMY
+5V

SIGNAL
GND
DUMMY

Serial ATA3 Connectors

Vertical:
(SATA3_0) (see p.5, No. 8)
(SATA3_1) (see p.5, No. 9)
Right Angle:
(SATA3_2) (see p.5, No. 10) (Upper)
(SATA3_3) (see p.5, No. 10) (Lower)
These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage
devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled.
SATA3_0
SATA3_1

SATA3_3
SATA3_2

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 USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.5, No. 17)
(4-pin USB_5) (see p.5, No. 16)
There are two headers on this motherboard.

USB_3_4
USB_PWR
-B
+B
GND
DUMMY

1
GND
+A
-A
USB_PWR

USB_5

USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

(19-pin USB32_4_5) (see p.5, No. 7)
There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support
two ports.

USB32_4_5
Vbus
Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND
GND IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND
GND IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PA_D+ Dummy
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Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.5, No. 18)
This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

HD_AUDIO1
GND
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
OUT_RET

1
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L

High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must
support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and
chassis manual to install your system.

Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.5, No. 5)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.5, No. 15)
This motherboard provides two 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CHA_FAN1/WP
4 3 2 1

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
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CHA_FAN2/WP
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

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(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.5, No. 3)
This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU_FAN1
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

1 2 3 4

CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.5, No. 2)
This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan
to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU_FAN2/WP
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4
FAN_SPEED 3
FAN_VOLTAGE 2
GND 1
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ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.5, No. 6)
This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX
power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.

ATXPWR1
12 24

1 13

ATX 12V Power Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.5, No. 1)
This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin
ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
*Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and
not the graphics card. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this
connector.

ATX12V1
8 5

4 1
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(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.5, No. 11)
This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform
integrity.

SPI_TPM_J1
SPI_DQ3
SPI_PWR
Dummy
CLK
SPI_MOSI
RST#
TPM_PIRQ

SPI_TPM_CS#
GND
RSMRST#
SPI_MISO
SPI_CS0
SPI_DQ2
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2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module Installation Guide

The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and
mSATA. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module.
* The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs.

Installing the WiFi/BT module

Step 1

Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe

WiFi module and the screw.

Step 2

Find the nut location to be used.

PCB Length: 3cm

Module Type: Type2230

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Gently insert the WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi

module into the M.2 slot. Please be
aware that the module only fits in one
orientation.

A 20o

Step 4

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
as this might damage the module.
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2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2)

The M.2 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 Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0
Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled.

Installing the M.2 SSD Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the

screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2 SSD module, find
the corresponding nut location to be
used.

No. 1 2
Nut Location A B
PCB Length 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type 2260 Type 2280
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Move the standoff based on the

module type and length.
The standoff is placed at the nut
location B by default. Skip Step 3
and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you
are going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the standoff by
hand.

Step 4

Peel off the yellow protective film on

the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
standoff into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.

Step 5

Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD

module into the M.2 slot. Please be
aware that the M.2 SSD module only
B A 20o
fits in one orientation.

B A

Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
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Please do not overtighten the screw

B NUT2 NUT1
as this might damage the module.

For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details:
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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTOON BATTERY
If swallowed, a button battery can cause serious injury or death.
Please keep batteries out of sight or reach of children.

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The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
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