Unable to configure my PCI-E Bluetooth adapter.

Appoloin90
Member

06-12-2025, 09:20 PM

Hey there, so I received the QCA-9377 as a gift and it uses PCIe 2.1 with my GA-AB350 motherboard. I’m having trouble installing it. I checked the PCIe slot but think my board doesn’t support 2.1. Is there a workaround without buying another adapter? Also, what kind of interface should the new adapter have? Thanks for your help!

Appoloin90

06-12-2025, 09:20 PM #1

THE_KILLER_
Member

06-14-2025, 10:19 PM

Yes, I installed the driver for it.

THE_KILLER_

06-14-2025, 10:19 PM #2

Yes, I installed the driver for it.

SweNoX
Junior Member

06-16-2025, 07:44 AM

I'm not sure about the details. It seems the physical size didn't match what you expected. On one side of the chip (image 1) is larger than the PCI-E slot on the motherboard (image 2).

SweNoX

06-16-2025, 07:44 AM #3

I'm not sure about the details. It seems the physical size didn't match what you expected. On one side of the chip (image 1) is larger than the PCI-E slot on the motherboard (image 2).

Wiicarbon
Member

234

06-17-2025, 12:01 AM

That's a small PCI-E card, but you'll need a mini PCI-E port on your board and a passive adapter to use it.

Wiicarbon

06-17-2025, 12:01 AM #4

That's a small PCI-E card, but you'll need a mini PCI-E port on your board and a passive adapter to use it.

111carys111
Posting Freak

832

06-17-2025, 05:55 AM

Yes, it should work.

111carys111

06-17-2025, 05:55 AM #5

Yes, it should work.

lilycotterill
Senior Member

656

06-18-2025, 07:38 PM

it should

lilycotterill

06-18-2025, 07:38 PM #6

it should

shinaidra
Member

06-19-2025, 02:33 AM

It's unclear if Bluetooth will function properly since many devices need USB compatibility. I’d likely choose a solution using the Intel AX200 chip, or opt for a USB Bluetooth adapter if only Bluetooth is needed.

shinaidra

06-19-2025, 02:33 AM #7