PCIe slot for M.2 storage device

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01-08-2016, 10:00 PM

Hi there. You're planning to assemble a PC without any M.2 slots on your motherboard. I looked into some options and found adapters that fit PCIe slots, which could add an M.2 slot. Since your board doesn’t have one naturally, you might be able to achieve this by using the adapter. Let me know if you need more guidance. Thanks for reaching out!

KnightKing51

01-08-2016, 10:00 PM #1

SnifePvP
Posting Freak

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01-10-2016, 11:28 AM

You can set up an SSD this way, though you need to verify your motherboard is compatible with NVMe booting, since some older models don’t support it.

SnifePvP

01-10-2016, 11:28 AM #2

You can set up an SSD this way, though you need to verify your motherboard is compatible with NVMe booting, since some older models don’t support it.

angrybird38
Member

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01-10-2016, 08:05 PM

You can verify if your motherboard supports the component by consulting the manufacturer's specifications or using online compatibility tools.

angrybird38

01-10-2016, 08:05 PM #3

You can verify if your motherboard supports the component by consulting the manufacturer's specifications or using online compatibility tools.

Russianblue765
Junior Member

01-11-2016, 01:30 AM

Which motherboard are you considering? What purpose does the M.2 drive serve?

Russianblue765

01-11-2016, 01:30 AM #4

Which motherboard are you considering? What purpose does the M.2 drive serve?

Crazy_Heaven
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01-29-2016, 08:17 PM

You already own a mobile? ...or are you looking for one that can’t be attached to anything?

Crazy_Heaven

01-29-2016, 08:17 PM #5

You already own a mobile? ...or are you looking for one that can’t be attached to anything?

mjt2789
Senior Member

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02-02-2016, 09:46 PM

m.2 setup for starting Windows 10. My friend provided it at no cost. He operates a PC repair service. My motherboard is quite outdated—an ASUS Crosshair IV Extreme—but I acquired it inexpensively during a previous boot sale a few years ago.