Asrock Blazing Quad M.2 Card User Guide

ASRock Blazing Quad M.2 Card

Package Contents

• ASRock Blazing Quad M.2 Card
•  User Manual
•  M.2 screws

Specifications

• 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 off the protective film(s) on the bracket’s thermal pad(s) before you install M.2 SSD module(s).
   
3. Peel off the protective film(s) on the Blazing Quad M.2 Card’s thermal pad(s) before you install M.2 SSD module(s).
   
4. Fasten the six screws holding the bracket in place. Power off 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 firmly until the card is securely seated in place.
   
7. Plug the attached fan cable to a free fan connector on your motherboard.
   

Card Layout

Installing M.2 SSD Module

1. Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to be used.
   

   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

2. Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location C 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.
3.  Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard.
4.  Gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot.
   Please be aware that the M.2 SSD module only fits in one orientation.
   
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.

Compatible ASRock Motherboard Models:

• This Platform will only operate at PCIe 4.0

For the updated information, please visit www.asrock.com.

References

• ASRock