ASROCK Blazing Quad M.2 Card User manual

Card Layout
3
1
2
No. Description
1 Blazing M.2 Sockets
2 PCI Express 5.0 x 16 Interface
3 Graphics 12V Power Connector
ASRock Blazing Quad M.2 Card
Package Contents
• ASRock Blazing Quad M.2 Card
• User Manual
• M.2 screws
Specications
Dimensions • 9.60-in x 4.97-in
Interface • PCI Express 5.0 x 16 interface
Connector
• 4 x Blazing M.2 Sockets (Key M), supports
type 2242/2260/2280/2580/22110/25110 PCIe
Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
• 1 x Graphics 12V Power Connector
*For the M.2 SSD support list and the list of supported motherboard models,
please visit www.asrock.com.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove the six screws holding the bracket in place.
2. Peel o the protective lm(s) on the bracket's thermal pad(s) before you
install M.2 SSD module(s).
3. Peel o the protective lm(s) on the Blazing Quad M.2 Card's thermal pad(s)
before you install M.2 SSD module(s).
*15G062410000AK*
P/N: 15G062410000AK V1.0 4. Fasten the six screws holding the bracket in place. Power o the PC and
unplug the power cord. Detach all other cables from the PC.
5. Remove the PC cover.
6. Align and insert the card into a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot on the
motherboard. Press rmly until the card is securely seated in place.
7. Plug the attached fan cable to a free fan connector on your motherboard.

Compatible ASRock Motherboard Models:
Chipset Motherboard Models Supported PCIE slot M.2 Slot
M2_1 M2_2 M2_3 M2_4
Intel W790 W790 WS PCIE1 V V V V
PCIE2 V V
AMD WRX80* WRX80 Creator /
WRX80 Creator R2.0
PCIE1/PCIE2/
PCIE3/PCIE5/PCIE7 V V V V
PCIE4/PCIE6 V V
AMD X670
X670E Taichi Carrara PCIE1 V V V V
X670E Taichi PCIE1 V V V V
X670E Steel Legend PCIE1 V V V V
X670E Pro RS PCIE1 V V V V
X670E PG Lightning PCIE1 V V V V
AMD B650
B650E Taichi PCIE1 V V V V
B650E Steel Legend WiFi PCIE1 V V V V
B650E PG Riptide WiFi PCIE1 V V V V
B650E PG-ITX WiFi PCIE1 V V V V
*is Platform will only operate at PCIe 4.0
For the updated information, please visit www.asrock.com.
Installing M.2 SSD Module
1. Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module,
nd the corresponding nut location to be used.
2
1
3
4
A BC D
2. Move the stando based on the module type and length. e stando is
placed at the nut location C by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to
Step 5if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the stando
by hand.
A BC D
No. 1 2 3 4
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280/2580 Type 22110/25110
3. Hand tighten the stando into the desired nut location on the motherboard.
A BC D
4. Gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot.
Please be aware that the M.2 SSD module only ts in one orientation.
A BC D
A BC D
20o
5. Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
NUT1NUT2
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