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MSI B550 tomahawk supports high-speed WiFi and NVMe storage options.

MSI B550 tomahawk supports high-speed WiFi and NVMe storage options.

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goldenagate
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08-03-2020, 02:57 AM
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I just received a new board that looks almost the same as the current one (the current model is identical without WiFi). My second NVMe Gen 4 drives are working perfectly in the bottom slot. I thought, with a bit of luck, it would function the same on the WiFi board, but it doesn’t recognize it at all. The specs say Gen 4 top and Gen 3 bottom. I’m using a 1TB Samsung 980 Pro in the top as a C-drive. My question is, can I install a 2TB (or more) 970 EVO drive in the second slot and it will work fine? I mainly use the second slot for storing games to keep things tidy, but I want to make sure before spending more money.
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goldenagate
08-03-2020, 02:57 AM #1

I just received a new board that looks almost the same as the current one (the current model is identical without WiFi). My second NVMe Gen 4 drives are working perfectly in the bottom slot. I thought, with a bit of luck, it would function the same on the WiFi board, but it doesn’t recognize it at all. The specs say Gen 4 top and Gen 3 bottom. I’m using a 1TB Samsung 980 Pro in the top as a C-drive. My question is, can I install a 2TB (or more) 970 EVO drive in the second slot and it will work fine? I mainly use the second slot for storing games to keep things tidy, but I want to make sure before spending more money.

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ConanGhost
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08-04-2020, 01:01 PM
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I can definitely help with that. Let me know if you'd like me to rephrase or adjust anything.
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ConanGhost
08-04-2020, 01:01 PM #2

I can definitely help with that. Let me know if you'd like me to rephrase or adjust anything.

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Indian_Beast
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08-04-2020, 05:54 PM
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It's puzzling that the Bt550 tomahawk boards are labeled as Gen 4 for the top section and Gen 3 for the bottom, especially since you have a working Gen 4 unit at the bottom but no WiFi.
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Indian_Beast
08-04-2020, 05:54 PM #3

It's puzzling that the Bt550 tomahawk boards are labeled as Gen 4 for the top section and Gen 3 for the bottom, especially since you have a working Gen 4 unit at the bottom but no WiFi.

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livtheviking
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08-11-2020, 01:03 AM
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livtheviking
08-11-2020, 01:03 AM #4

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catseecoo
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08-12-2020, 08:54 AM
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It supports backward compatibility. Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on in the BIOS and verify driver availability if required.
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catseecoo
08-12-2020, 08:54 AM #5

It supports backward compatibility. Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on in the BIOS and verify driver availability if required.