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Key Features
- Add an M.2 SSD via a PCIe x4 Slot
- Connects to the Motherboard
- Compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.0, and 1.0
- Supports 2242, 2260, 2280 & 22110 Drives
The red PCI Express x4 to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter from StarTech lets you add a high-speed, 4-lane M.2 SSD (PCIe-based) to a PC with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot. You can mount the M.2 drive directly onto the adapter, giving you an easy and convenient way to improve your system's performance and expand its overall internal storage. The adapter connects directly to your computer's motherboard to support an M.2 PCIe-based SSDs (NVMe or AHCI) through x4 PCIe, is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards, and is also backwards compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0.
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Does it come with the small bolt to secure the ...
Does it come with the small bolt to secure the end of the drive?
Yes, a small screw, in a little bag taped to the side.
Date published: 2021-06-25
Will this fit a 2019 Mac Pro?
Will this fit a 2019 Mac Pro?
Yes, StarTech PCI Express x4 to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter
BH #STPEX4M2E1 fits inside a 2019 Mac Pro.
Date published: 2020-10-12
On an HP Z640 workstation will the StarTech PCI ...
On an HP Z640 workstation will the StarTech PCI Express x4 to M.2 PCIe SSD adapter work as a boot drive with an NVMe SSD installed?
If bios recognize it, yes it will work as boot drive. Otherwise no. This is why I changed my motherboard, processor and memory.
Date published: 2020-06-14
Bought a new Dell 8930 at the same time I ...
Bought a new Dell 8930 at the same time I purchased this I put a Samsung 970 EVO M.2. SSD in and installed it in a PCIEx4 slot. I can see and use the card but the Dell will not do a "Restart" I have to do a shut down and then cold boot to get the computer to work. If I just hit a restart (in a software upgrade for example) the Dell will not do the restart it freezes with no video and I have to do a hard shut down and a cold boot. I worked with Dell for days on the problem, I"ve talked with Samsung and with StarTech.
If I pull the adapter with the drive the computer works perfect so it is something with the combination of the card and the SSD in the PCIE slot. Windows 10 pro is Up To Date, All Drivers are up to date and everything works except when I need to do a "Restart" it is a real pain when I have to do a major update I need to pull the card or the update does not get done. Does anyone else have the same Problem?
This is a sounding like a limitation on that PCI-e port. Now if its just to hold sample data, and not bootable it might be best to see if the bios has initialization of all formatted drives before start up disabled, and see if you have better results.
Date published: 2020-12-13