Description
The PCI Express expansion card is designed to add NGFF M.2 devices such as SSDs to an existing PC motherboard. It features dual M.2 slots that support both PCI-E based M.2 devices (M key NVMe) for faster performance via the PCI-E interface at speeds of up to 32Gbps and a legacy SATA based M.2 slot (B key) for connecting to a SATA III port.
Features:
- Connects one M.2 port (M key) to a PCI-E x4 interface
- Connects a second M.2 port (B key) to a SATA 6G interface
- Supports two M.2 SSDs simultaneously
- Supports PCI-E interface (M key) at speeds of up to 32Gbps
- Supports SATA interface (B key) at speeds of up to 6Gbps
- No driver installation required
Specifications:
- Interface: PCI Express X4 / SATA 6Gbps SSD
- Interface: M.2 (NGFF)
- Module Key: B key (SATA-based) M key (PCI-E 4X-based NVMe)
- Number of Drives: 2
- Supported Type M.2 SSD: 2230 2242 2260 and 2280
- Supported Length of M.2 SSD: 30mm 42mm 60mm 80mm
Important Note:
- M key M.2 is for use with PCI-E (NVMe) SSDs only while B key M.2 is for use with SATA SSDs only.
- B key M.2 SSD requires a SATA 7 pin cable connected to the motherboard to function.
- NVMe M.2 SSD requires a compatible motherboard with an Intel 9 series chipset or higher and a Windows 8 or higher operating system. It is recommended to update the motherboard’s driver and BIOS to the latest version before installing the expansion card.
Package Contents:
- 1x PCI Express Expansion Card
- 2x Mounting Screws
- 1x SATA Cable
