Searching for a M.2 Wi-Fi chip and a vertical M.2 key holder designed for the ASUS Prime Z690-P D4 model.
Searching for a M.2 Wi-Fi chip and a vertical M.2 key holder designed for the ASUS Prime Z690-P D4 model.
You're looking for a WiFi card, mainly for Bluetooth use. Since your PC is wired, you don't need Wi-Fi right now, but you want to add some Bluetooth devices. This is your first time buying a WiFi card, so finding the right one can be tricky. The vertical bracket seems meant to secure the card to the back of your case—likely by holding the part that screws onto it. Let me know if you need more help!
Get a USB dongle right away. In fact, even internal cards rely on USB because they need to be connected to an internal header. Putting the dongle into your front ports usually improves compatibility with Bluetooth devices. Keep in mind that with Windows, Bluetooth headsets can behave unpredictably. Some motherboards feature M.2 E keyed slots, matching what Wi-Fi cards require. For instance, my board has one under a cover near the IO shield where antennas link. Boards lacking this slot use a PCIe card. Certain PCIe cards act as M.2 adapters and include a USB header for Bluetooth connections.
I want to purchase a card mainly to clear USB ports. Since I have room for a WiFi card, that makes sense. I don’t plan to use it for headsets, though! As mentioned in the title, I’m searching for a M.2 E keyed card that fits under the IO shield. Would you think the one I shared would be suitable?
Most of my knowledge comes from PCIe cards, but the specs say the M.2 slot should work with CNVi or PCIe devices. Your board has a preinstalled card, and from the pictures I see no indication of hardware included. It’s unclear if a special bracket is required, and whether the card itself comes with mounting instructions.