You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
M key type 2280 m 2.
Interface pci express 4 0 x16 interface connectors 4 x hyper m 2 sockets supports m key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 m 2 pci express module up to gen4 x4 64 gb s 1 x graphics 12v power connector dimensions.
B m and b m.
Quick installation guide support.
Asrock hyper quad m 2 card bootable m 2 raid support.
Siig full speed m 2 m key nvme ssd to pcie adapter pci express x16 card with heatsink supports windows 7 8 10 supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 form factor m 2 ssds 3 9 out of 5 stars 19 27 70 27.
22 millimeters wide by 110 millimeters long.
Whether your motherboard notebook supports m 2.
Pci express to m 2 card specifications.
For example the maximus vi series with mpcie combo ii card can support up to 2242 m 2 ssds.
22 millimeters wide by 80 millimeters long.
1 x m 2 socket 3 with m key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support both sata pcie mode 1 as for the ssd take a look at the samsung 950 pro 512gb.
M 2 ssd buyers checklist.
The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
It s a m notched 2280 form factor ssd meaning it ll fit perfectly in the above asus 170 pro gaming motherboard.
The most common supported form factors are 2242 and 2280 42mm and 80mm long.
Some motherboards are flexible offering mounting holes for the retention screw at some or all of these intervals.