Can't find your M.2 SSD in MOBO, need suggestions.
Can't find your M.2 SSD in MOBO, need suggestions.
Review the motherboard manual for guidance. Most should function properly, though some M.2 slots might interfere with SATA connections. Occasionally, you may encounter a model that fails to boot from specific ports—generally, it’s manageable.
You can likely skip the heatsink and run normally. Many reviews mention the 990 Pro without a heatsink, or SSDs with heatsinks already attached—removing them isn't advised even if you bought them. The effect is minimal. Instead of bypassing the CPU's PCIe lanes, it uses the chipset's PCIe lanes, which can introduce some delay.