M 2 Socket Key E Only

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M 2 socket key e only.

Currently an m 2 ssd has either one of three key types. M 2 replaces the msata standard which uses the pci express mini card physical card layout and connectors. Atp m 2 sata ssds are b m keyed can fit in sockets for b keyed and m keyed modules while m 2 nvme ssds for pcie 3 0 x4 lane are m keyed. Adapter mini pcie m 2 key e slot.

Check your laptop or motherboard specification to see which one is supported. Ssd can only be installed one way. Mini pcie full size half size supports m 2 modules in format 2242 2230 3042 and 3030 with key e or key a e based on usb pcie maximum height of the components on the module. Employing a more flexible physical specification the m 2 allows different module widths and lengths and paired with the.

With this m2 e key adapter any m2 e key and a e key module such as wifi bluetooth module can now be easily added to a computer via an m2 m key socket. 1 x mini pcie male 1 x 67 pin m 2 key e slot interface. The slot on the left uses module key e and the one on the right uses module key b. Comes with usb pin header to connect an m 2 e key module that requires usb host connection this adapter is a perfect and economical solution to add wifi bluetooth capability or any m 2 e key.

Above is a picture of two m 2 slots on the motherboard of an hp stream mini. M 2 cards with a b key interface can only fit into a b key host slot and likewise for m key. 8th gen intel core i7 i5 i3 pentium celeron processors 2x dimm dual channel 2666mhz ddr4 up to 32gb 4x sata 6gb s 1x m 2 socket 1 e key 1x m 2 socket 3 m key realtek alc887 8 channel hd audio realtek 8111h gigabit lan 4x usb3 1 gen 1 2x mid board 2x rear 4x usb2 0 2x mid board 2x sku. Before deploying m 2 ssds determine the type of socket on the host and check the module connector keying as each connector should be inserted only in the appropriate socket.

Usb 2 0 pcie form factor. The b and m module can plug into a b or m socket but a b or m module can only plug into a matching b or m socket. While a motherboard can incorporate a range of key m 2 socket options. B m or b m while a socket can only have one key.