Is my m.2 Sata?

115

07-12-2016, 04:30 PM

I have two hard drives and two SATA SSDs. Adding an M.2 SSD might affect one of your SATA ports. I think this board is outdated and probably lacks a proper NVMe slot, but I’m not sure if it would interfere with the existing connections.

Snowkiller953

07-12-2016, 04:30 PM #1

JFOXTER
Junior Member

07-12-2016, 06:05 PM

Setting up an M.2 SSD—whether SATA or NVMe—will block two SATA connections. Check your motherboard guide for the exact ports.

JFOXTER

07-12-2016, 06:05 PM #2

Setting up an M.2 SSD—whether SATA or NVMe—will block two SATA connections. Check your motherboard guide for the exact ports.

NutzSquirrelYT
Member

176

07-17-2016, 09:00 PM

That's quite disappointing. Are there options to modify the SATA port or convert USB 3 to SATA? Would that provide full-speed performance?

NutzSquirrelYT

07-17-2016, 09:00 PM #3

That's quite disappointing. Are there options to modify the SATA port or convert USB 3 to SATA? Would that provide full-speed performance?

LiamU_
Junior Member

07-24-2016, 04:59 AM

Upgrade to an X370/X470/X570 board since X-series chipsets aren't compatible. Alternatively, you can use a PCIe card that includes SATA ports.

LiamU_

07-24-2016, 04:59 AM #4

Upgrade to an X370/X470/X570 board since X-series chipsets aren't compatible. Alternatively, you can use a PCIe card that includes SATA ports.

Jeyzzz
Junior Member

07-24-2016, 12:44 PM

Only one PCIe slot is available, but USB to SATA connections are generally faster than PCIe for data transfer.

Jeyzzz

07-24-2016, 12:44 PM #5

Only one PCIe slot is available, but USB to SATA connections are generally faster than PCIe for data transfer.

Chayse_Forever
Member

07-24-2016, 02:07 PM

Everyone, just follow the guidelines... The M.2 slot works with both PCIe and SATA connections. NVMe is also possible, especially on DDR4 boards when the slot allows PCIe. Note that SATA ports aren't turned off by this setup.

Chayse_Forever

07-24-2016, 02:07 PM #6

HectorGtez
Member

07-24-2016, 10:47 PM

I noticed it but didn't understand its significance.

HectorGtez

07-24-2016, 10:47 PM #7

I noticed it but didn't understand its significance.