ASROCK ULTRA QUAD M.2 User manual

Card Layout
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ULTRA QUAD M.2 card
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No. Description
1Ultra M.2 Sockets
2 PCI Express 3.0 x 16 Interface
3 ASRock Utility Control Switch
4 Card Fan Switch
5 Graphics 12V Power Connector
ASRock ULTRA QUAD M.2 card
Package Contents
• ASRock ULTRA QUAD M.2 card
• Quick Installation Guide
• Support CD
• M.2 screws
Specications
Dimensions • 9.6-in x 4.4-in
Interface • PCI Express 3.0 x 16 interface
Connector
• 4 x Ultra M.2 Sockets, support M Key type
2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express
module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
• 1 x Graphics 12V Power Connector
Installation Procedure
1. Remove the ve 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. Fasten the ve screws holding the bracket in place.
Power o the PC and unplug the power cord. Detach all other cables from
the PC.
4. Remove the PC cover.
5. Align and insert the card into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot on the motherboard.
Press rmly until the card is securely seated in place.
*15G062067000AK*
P/N: 15G062067000AK V1.0
6. (is step is only for motherboards with an Intel® X299 chipset.)
Locate the VROC1 header on your motherboard, then install a VROC
key module to enable the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU feature.
*Please refer to the user manual that comes with your motherboard for the
accurate location of the Virtual RAID On CPU Header (VROC1).

ASRock Utility Control Switch
Card Fan Switch
Use this switch to control the card fan speed.
O: Full (e fan runs at full speed)
ON: Half (e fan runs at half speed, with a half voltage supply)
Graphics 12V Power Connector
is card provides a 6-pin graphics 12V power connector. Install the PSU’s
power cable to this connector when more than two M.2 cards* are installed.
*Intel Optane SSD 900P or other M.2 card with higher power consumption
Installing M.2 SSD Module
1. Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module,
nd the corresponding nut location to be used.
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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
3. Peel o the yellow protective lm on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
stando into the desired nut location on the motherboard.
A BC D
Ultra QUAD M.2 card Utility
With the ASRock Ultra QUAD M.2 card Utility, you can check that if your
M.2 SSD is properly installed and adjust the fan speed. Place the Support CD
into your DVD-ROM drive to run this utility or download it from the ASRock
website.
M.2 SSD
Status
Select a fan speed mode
[Manual] Select a fan speed preference
[Disable] Turn o the fan
No. 1 2 3 4
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Type 2242 Type2260 Ty pe 2280 Type 22110
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.
AB
A B
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
CD
SW1 Utility control
On Disabled
O Enabled
SW2 SW3 CARD number
O O CARD 1
On O CARD 2
O On CARD 3
On On CARD 4
SW4: no function

Supported ASRock Motherboard Models:
Motherboard Models PCIE slots PCIe Slots* Utility Support
Intel X299 Chipset
X299 OC Formula PCIE1 PCIE5 N/A
X299 Taichi XE PCIE1 PCIE3 Yes
X299 Taichi PCIE1 PCIE3 N/A
Fatal1ty X299 Professional Gaming i9 XE PCIE1 PCIE3 Yes
Fatal1ty X299 Professional Gaming i9 PCIE1 PCIE3 N/A
Fatal1ty X299 Gaming K6 PCIE1 PCIE3 N/A
X299 Extreme4 PCIE2 PCIE3 Yes
X299M Extreme4 PCIE1 PCIE2 Yes
X299 Killer SLI/ac PCIE1 PCIE3 N/A
AMD X399 Chipset
X399 Taichi PCIE4 N/A N/A
Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming PCIE4 N/A N/A
X399M Taichi PCIE2 N/A N/A
*e second PCIe Slot is only supported with CPU with 44 lanes
*For the M.2 SSD support list and the updated information on the supported motherboard models, please visit www.asrock.com.