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Small green M.2 2280 card with VGA header and gold edge connector

ASRock Rack

ASRock Rack M2_VGA M.2 2280 VGA server accessory

SKU CH-EW08-PYQKW MPN M2_VGA

M.2 2280 VGA module adds 1920×1080 video output via PCIe x1 to servers

  • Product typeInterface Module
  • DetailsController: Siliconmotion SM750 Feature: VGA (max. 1920 × 10
  • Adds VGA output via M.2 slot using Siliconmotion SM750 controller
  • Drives 1920 x 1080 display from 16 MB DDR frame buffer
  • Fits M.2 2280 B+M key socket measuring 22 x 80 x 11 mm
  • Draws only 1.49 W from PCIe x1 and 3.3 V goldfinger supply
  • Operates 10 °C to 35 °C and survives storage down to -40 °C

M.2 2280 B+M key VGA module

The ASRock Rack M2_VGA is an M.2 2280 B+M key VGA module designed for server platforms. It uses a Siliconmotion SM750 controller with 16MB DDR memory to provide a VGA output up to 1920 x 1080 resolution. The card draws 1.49W and connects via a PCI Express x1 upstream interface.

Suited for headless servers needing basic display

This module suits administrators adding a local video console to a server board with a free M.2 2280 slot. It is not for workloads requiring higher resolutions, 3D acceleration or multiple display outputs. Buyers needing GPU compute or modern display interfaces should look at a different class of product.

Check M.2 slot keying and header clearance

Verify the target board has an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe x1 with B+M keying. Ensure physical space for the 22 x 80 x 11 mm card and the 15-pin VGA header cable routing. Confirm the 3-pin 5V or 3.3V Goldfinger power input matches the platform. Operating temperature range is 10°C to 35°C.

How it compares

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Price $94.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 1,119 comparable items (median $74.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock Rack
Model nameM2 VGA
Product typeInterface Module
Size & build
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size221 × 138 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does this M.2 2280 module need a free PCI Express x1 lane on the motherboard?

Yes, the upstream interface is PCI Express x1 so the board must provide an M.2 slot wired for PCIe x1.

Can I keep an older VGA monitor that only accepts a 15-pin D-Sub cable?

The module includes a 15-pin VGA header and supports up to 1920 x 1080, so a legacy VGA monitor will connect directly.

How can I confirm the Siliconmotion SM750 controller is active after installation?

The controller draws 1.49 W and operates between 10 °C and 35 °C; a detected VGA output at the native resolution shows it is working.

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