Sabrent EC-PCIE SSD TO PCle CARD WITH ALUMINUM HEAT SINK User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Sabrent
Table of Contents
NVMe M.2 SSD TO PCle X16/X8/X4 CARD WITH ALUMINUM HEAT SINK EC-PCI-E USER MANUAL
Features
- Enjoy extremely fast transfer speeds via PC le lanes
- SSD Bus interface: NVMe (Not compatible with SATA M.2 SSD)
- SSD Form Factor: M.2 M-Key (Not compatible with B-Key SSD)
- PCI Express Physical interface: PC le x16/8/x4 slot. Logical Interface/ PC le Lanes: x4
- Compatible Sizes: 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
NOTE: It will not fit the PC le x1 slot
System requirements
- A computer and BIOS (usually set to AHCI) compatible with NVMe SSD over PC le lanes
- Windows 7 with Microsoft’s Hotfixes for NVMe SSD
- Windows 8 and above
- Linux
- If after installation you get a yellow exclamation mark under the Device Manager, you may need to get an additional driver from your SSD’s manufacturer.
Package contents
- NVMe M.2 SSD To PCle x16/x8/x4 Card (SSD is NOT included)
- Heatsink with thermal pad
- All necessary screws
installation GUIDE
Thank you for choosing Sabrent. The following instructions will show you how
to install an NVMe M.2 SSD to your PC even if your motherboard does not have
an empty M.2 slot.
It is very important to keep in mind that the successful installation and use
of this card will depend on the version of your operating system and whether
your motherboard is compatible and capable of recognizing an NMVe SSD over
PCle lanes. In addition, make sure your motherboard has the latest BIOS
update.
5. Turn off your computer and open it.
6. Install the PCle card into an empty x16 slot. Press the card firmly
straight down into the slot. Ensure that the card is even and seated fully
into the slot before continuing.
7. At this point, you are done with the physical installation. Close your
computer and start your operating system. If your SSD was pre-partitioned and
pre-formatted, and your operating system is up to date, you should be able to
see the new disk.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Please bear in mind that this is a difficult item to troubleshoot because it mostly depends on the hardware and software that is connected to, most of which is out of our control.
- If you are using Windows 7, you will need to download and install Microsoft’s Hotfixes for NVMe SSD. Please contact or visit Microsoft’s website for further instructions.
- If after installation you get a yellow exclamation mark under the Device Manager, you may need to get an additional driver from your SSD’s manufacturer.
- If you are using a brand new SSD, you may need to partition, format, and add it as a drive letter. Please contact or visit Microsoft’s website for further instructions on this topic.
- In many cases, the computer’s BIOS will have to be set to AHCI in order for the operating system to detect the SSD. Moreover, the motherboard itself has to be compatible and capable of accepting NVMe SSD over PC le lanes. For further information, you will have to contact your motherboard’s manufacturer.
Please contact our Technical Support Team for additional troubleshooting
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