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Drive on an NVMe port in a M.2 slot?

Drive on an NVMe port in a M.2 slot?

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kitkat78700
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01-29-2016, 01:15 PM
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I connected my M.2 Drevo SSD to the NVME X4 slot on the E5 2689 motherboard, but it wasn’t recognized. Experts suggest the issue might be that the drive uses SATA instead of PCIe. You could try using a PCIe adapter or converter to make the connection work.
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kitkat78700
01-29-2016, 01:15 PM #1

I connected my M.2 Drevo SSD to the NVME X4 slot on the E5 2689 motherboard, but it wasn’t recognized. Experts suggest the issue might be that the drive uses SATA instead of PCIe. You could try using a PCIe adapter or converter to make the connection work.

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cocothecat2
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02-09-2016, 06:10 AM
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essentially m.2 supports both SATA and NVMe connections, and it usually chooses SATA unless your BIOS specifies PCIe. If PCIe isn't available, you lose the NVMe performance, but it functions just like a regular SATA drive.
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cocothecat2
02-09-2016, 06:10 AM #2

essentially m.2 supports both SATA and NVMe connections, and it usually chooses SATA unless your BIOS specifies PCIe. If PCIe isn't available, you lose the NVMe performance, but it functions just like a regular SATA drive.

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parkec11
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02-11-2016, 04:56 PM
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It's possible the connection wasn't made properly. Check the BIOS settings to see if enabling it is an option.
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parkec11
02-11-2016, 04:56 PM #3

It's possible the connection wasn't made properly. Check the BIOS settings to see if enabling it is an option.

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ZakerZX
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02-12-2016, 01:17 AM
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It doesn't work with SATA directly. You might need a PCIe adapter with M.2 slots that also supports SATA. m.2 is a standard size and can connect to SATA, NVMe, or both, but it's specifically for PCIe devices.
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ZakerZX
02-12-2016, 01:17 AM #4

It doesn't work with SATA directly. You might need a PCIe adapter with M.2 slots that also supports SATA. m.2 is a standard size and can connect to SATA, NVMe, or both, but it's specifically for PCIe devices.

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IAmLiam
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02-12-2016, 02:55 AM
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Here’s a simplified version of your message:

I found this board that might help. It doesn’t seem compatible with my M.2 drive.
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IAmLiam
02-12-2016, 02:55 AM #5

Here’s a simplified version of your message:

I found this board that might help. It doesn’t seem compatible with my M.2 drive.

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18cooper
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02-12-2016, 03:49 AM
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Yes, it specifies that you need an adapter.
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18cooper
02-12-2016, 03:49 AM #6

Yes, it specifies that you need an adapter.

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02-26-2016, 11:27 PM
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I purchased it from a bundle seller since the price was the same regardless, and the seller didn’t mention it in their own ad. I think I’ll likely sell the drive and switch to an NVMe one instead.
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MasterHD7
02-26-2016, 11:27 PM #7

I purchased it from a bundle seller since the price was the same regardless, and the seller didn’t mention it in their own ad. I think I’ll likely sell the drive and switch to an NVMe one instead.

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