Z370 Gaming K6 M2 Key-E won't fit 2230 Module

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   I started my build today with the Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6.
It seems the motherboard will not accept a NGFF 2230 Wifi/BT Module in the Key-E Slot as expected. The slot should accommodate 22mm x 30mm chips. There seems to be a component blocking the area the chip would occupy. Pictures included.

This is extremely problematic. Need a solution here ASRock. Manufacturing error?

Edited by Casby - 21 May 2018 at 12:15am

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Casby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2018 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Casby Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z370 Gaming K6 M2 Key-E won't fit 2230 Module Posted: 21 May 2018 at 12:09am
	I started my build today with the Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6. It seems the motherboard will not accept a NGFF 2230 Wifi/BT Module in the Key-E Slot as expected. The slot should accommodate 22mm x 30mm chips. There seems to be a component blocking the area the chip would occupy. Pictures included. This is extremely problematic. Need a solution here ASRock. Manufacturing error? Edited by Casby - 21 May 2018 at 12:15am

Cata79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Dec 2017 Status: Offline Points: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cata79 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2018 at 1:52am
	Wow, that's retarded! What about this, Asrock guys?

Casby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2018 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Casby Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2018 at 7:21am
	You got anything for me ASRock? @ASRock_Official ? @ASRock_TSD ? This issue renders the entire M2 slot utterly useless. Edited by Casby - 21 May 2018 at 7:27am

badbri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Feb 2018 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 415	Post Options Post Reply Quote badbri Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2018 at 7:41am
	Can you measure the card ? the width should be 22mm to be in spec, with a max of 25mm. I have an old 2230 wifi that is near 28mm width (from an old Dell) and will not fit most 2230 m2 just like yours does not fit due to parts in the way.
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Casby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2018 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Casby Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2018 at 9:57pm
	This card is within spec. Sadly I?�m going to have to take this board back. It?�s silly that the slot wouldn?�t have an extra mm or two of clearance. Especially for a type E M2 where the cards vary. If for nothing else other than heat dissipation. ASRock, if this is an intended, then you should seriously be talking owners that the tolerance for 2230 cards is extremely low. A warning would have gone a long way. Additionally, that little box (transistor/capacitor) also makes it tough to plug in the 8-pin power cable as well. This is a severe disappointment ASRock.

badbri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Feb 2018 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 415	Post Options Post Reply Quote badbri Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 May 2018 at 9:46am
	"Especially for a type E M2 where the cards vary." No they should not vary except from OEM's. All retail parts must conform to the spec. You did not give me the actual width but I bet it is wider than 22mm. Checking the part numbers you did not black-out confirms it is a Dell part, just as the one I have which is near 28mm wide and NOT in spec for a 22mmx30mm M.2 E card. Edited by badbri - 22 May 2018 at 9:46am
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