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Isbjoern123
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05-21-2016, 07:09 PM
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Hello everyone! My first build is all set and functioning perfectly. I’m using a WD Black 500GB NVMe SSD in M.2 mode as my boot drive, running Windows 10 Pro with some STEAM games. I’m considering adding a 2.5" SSD and want to know which SATA port to use. My Gigabyte B450M DS3H has three SATA ports labeled 0, 1, and 2. The Toasty Bros YouTube channel suggests starting at port 0, but I’m not using it for booting since the M.2 drive handles that. What SATA port should I choose for the extra SSD?
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Isbjoern123
05-21-2016, 07:09 PM #1

Hello everyone! My first build is all set and functioning perfectly. I’m using a WD Black 500GB NVMe SSD in M.2 mode as my boot drive, running Windows 10 Pro with some STEAM games. I’m considering adding a 2.5" SSD and want to know which SATA port to use. My Gigabyte B450M DS3H has three SATA ports labeled 0, 1, and 2. The Toasty Bros YouTube channel suggests starting at port 0, but I’m not using it for booting since the M.2 drive handles that. What SATA port should I choose for the extra SSD?

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05-26-2016, 03:11 AM
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Sure! You're suggesting keeping the lowest SATA port for better performance. That makes sense since lower ports often offer higher speeds. Just double-check your setup to confirm.
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05-26-2016, 03:11 AM #2

Sure! You're suggesting keeping the lowest SATA port for better performance. That makes sense since lower ports often offer higher speeds. Just double-check your setup to confirm.

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wdupuy71
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05-30-2016, 01:54 PM
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Review the guide to see if any settings are turned off upon installing an M.2. There are four dedicated tracks leading from the CPU to the M.2 slot, indicating they should remain active. However, it's always wise to confirm with the official documentation.
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05-30-2016, 01:54 PM #3

Review the guide to see if any settings are turned off upon installing an M.2. There are four dedicated tracks leading from the CPU to the M.2 slot, indicating they should remain active. However, it's always wise to confirm with the official documentation.

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Boss90009
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05-30-2016, 03:22 PM
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Ensure the device is powered on and verify the bios configuration matches your requirements.
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Boss90009
05-30-2016, 03:22 PM #4

Ensure the device is powered on and verify the bios configuration matches your requirements.

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05-30-2016, 10:40 PM
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You can configure your boot device in the BIOS settings, and your guide will indicate which SATA ports might be turned off because of the NVMe usage (shared connections). There doesn’t seem to be any advantage in using lower-numbered SATA ports.
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Bartercardinal
05-30-2016, 10:40 PM #5

You can configure your boot device in the BIOS settings, and your guide will indicate which SATA ports might be turned off because of the NVMe usage (shared connections). There doesn’t seem to be any advantage in using lower-numbered SATA ports.

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