samsung 950pro  m2 nvmi





it should not be

If you want the true Read/Write speeds in the manufacturer's spec sheet use ATTO. https://www.attotech.com/disk-benchmark/
This is what they use to get the R/W speeds.

If it worked for others, my gut tells me with all do respect that you didn't have it properly configured or the M.2 socket is bad.

gtxjackbauer
If it worked for others, my gut tells me with all do respect that you didn't have it properly configured or the M.2 socket is bad.

 
 
If it weren't for the fact that I spent three going on four days trying countless configurations - suggested by both tech support, various other forums/articles, and the good members on here - coupled with that fact I'm not the only one having problems with M.2 drives with this board- I would tend to agree with poor configuration. I'll be the first to admit I'm no expert, but it's not my first rodeo either.  
 
The board works a treat in all other aspects, it's just the M.2 implementation seems like a very poorly implemented afterthought. Yes, others have had great success getting M.2 SSD working, others haven't. I suspect some of it is the BIOS not being set up properly, but I also suspect a lot of it is just hardware incompatibilities - which if EVGA released a tested hardware compatibility list, like their competitors, would save customers a lot of grief.
 
Like I say, the board works great in all other aspects, it's gaming away lovely. I'm just a little disappointed with myself having paid slightly more for this board because of the supposed EVGA customer service (only to be told: go ask Samsung, we don't have a compatibility list for the Micro 2), when I could've chosen the cheaper, more feature rich and supposedly better working board, saving myself some valuable notes.  Such is life
 
Of course, all of this is academic if the M.2 slot is indeed borked on my board - we'll find out should I ever get another drive ;)

Reminds me of the Problems I incurred trying to install the Revo in the X-58 board. I am surprised they haven't figured out this problem in 9 years !

Puddles.

gtxjackbauer
If it worked for others, my gut tells me with all do respect that you didn't have it properly configured or the M.2 socket is bad.

 
 
If it weren't for the fact that I spent three going on four days trying countless configurations - suggested by both tech support, various other forums/articles, and the good members on here - coupled with that fact I'm not the only one having problems with M.2 drives with this board- I would tend to agree with poor configuration. I'll be the first to admit I'm no expert, but it's not my first rodeo either.  
 
The board works a treat in all other aspects, it's just the M.2 implementation seems like a very poorly implemented afterthought. Yes, others have had great success getting M.2 SSD working, others haven't. I suspect some of it is the BIOS not being set up properly, but I also suspect a lot of it is just hardware incompatibilities - which if EVGA released a tested hardware compatibility list, like their competitors, would save customers a lot of grief.
 
Like I say, the board works great in all other aspects, it's gaming away lovely. I'm just a little disappointed with myself having paid slightly more for this board because of the supposed EVGA customer service (only to be told: go ask Samsung, we don't have a compatibility list for the Micro 2), when I could've chosen the cheaper, more feature rich and supposedly better working board, saving myself some valuable notes.  Such is life
 
Of course, all of this is academic if the M.2 slot is indeed borked on my board - we'll find out should I ever get another drive ;)

Man, I feel your pain.  The Micro2 is without a doubt the worst mobo I've ever owned.  I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, period.  I just received my third Micro2 and just like the other two before it, it fails to recognize and boot to a 950 pro in UEFI mode.  On top of that I'm dealing with an issue where about 80-90% of the time the BIOS is illegible when I go into it (which I've sent them videos on).  The 950 pro will boot in Legacy but actually getting to the part where it actually boots windows requires me powering off and on the machine several times because the post process gets stuck on some random post code.  Exact same thing has happened on all three Micro2s.  For sure something is wrong with the BIOS.  I don't even want to bother putting in a support ticket for this one, I've given up on the Micro2 ever working properly, throwing in the towel.  
 
The hilarious part is I bought a used MSI SLI Plus just to test my components because that's what EVGA techs always imply.  m.2, BIOS, UEFI all work perfectly.  If it weren't for my case being a matx I would've dumped this board long ago.  I'm stuck and it sucks.  

scalacronica

Puddles.

gtxjackbauer
If it worked for others, my gut tells me with all do respect that you didn't have it properly configured or the M.2 socket is bad.

 
 
If it weren't for the fact that I spent three going on four days trying countless configurations - suggested by both tech support, various other forums/articles, and the good members on here - coupled with that fact I'm not the only one having problems with M.2 drives with this board- I would tend to agree with poor configuration. I'll be the first to admit I'm no expert, but it's not my first rodeo either.  
 
The board works a treat in all other aspects, it's just the M.2 implementation seems like a very poorly implemented afterthought. Yes, others have had great success getting M.2 SSD working, others haven't. I suspect some of it is the BIOS not being set up properly, but I also suspect a lot of it is just hardware incompatibilities - which if EVGA released a tested hardware compatibility list, like their competitors, would save customers a lot of grief.
 
Like I say, the board works great in all other aspects, it's gaming away lovely. I'm just a little disappointed with myself having paid slightly more for this board because of the supposed EVGA customer service (only to be told: go ask Samsung, we don't have a compatibility list for the Micro 2), when I could've chosen the cheaper, more feature rich and supposedly better working board, saving myself some valuable notes.  Such is life
 
Of course, all of this is academic if the M.2 slot is indeed borked on my board - we'll find out should I ever get another drive ;)

Man, I feel your pain.  The Micro2 is without a doubt the worst mobo I've ever owned.  I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, period.  I just received my third Micro2 and just like the other two before it, it fails to recognize and boot to a 950 pro in UEFI mode.  On top of that I'm dealing with an issue where about 80-90% of the time the BIOS is illegible when I go into it (which I've sent them videos on).  The 950 pro will boot in Legacy but actually getting to the part where it actually boots windows requires me powering off and on the machine several times because the post process gets stuck on some random post code.  Exact same thing has happened on all three Micro2s.  For sure something is wrong with the BIOS.  I don't even want to bother putting in a support ticket for this one, I've given up on the Micro2 ever working properly, throwing in the towel.  
 
The hilarious part is I bought a used MSI SLI Plus just to test my components because that's what EVGA techs always imply.  m.2, BIOS, UEFI all work perfectly.  If it weren't for my case being a matx I would've dumped this board long ago.  I'm stuck and it sucks.  

 
I'm sorry to read of your troubles. Is it not possible to get a refund now, seeing you've possibly had 3 lemons?
 
You could try the Board mentioned by Philwong ( considerably more expensive mind you), or maybe the variants from Gigabyte or Asrock - both of which are cheaper ;) Either way, you're not limited to the Micro2.
 
Good Luck! :)

scalacronica
 the Micro2 was just a frustrating experience. 

 
 
 
Glad to read the Asrock is working out for you ( had great success with them myself in the past). With hindsight I wish I'd gone a different route other than the Micro, but sadly I'll have to chalk it up as experience, as your last sentence perfectly sums up; very frustrating.
 
On a slightly more amusing note; I had a surprise email from Samsung support in reference to the M.2 this morning (only took them three weeks)...........it basically read 'go ask EVGA why it doesn't work'   Game of Tennis anyone.
 
I'll crack on with this Board until such time I can grab an alternative. Lesson learnt, no more EVGA motherboards for me 

JAC250483

scalacronica
 
Man, I feel your pain.  The Micro2 is without a doubt the worst mobo I've ever owned.  I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, period.

My issue is different to those here though, I had ZERO problems getting an m.2 drive to work, but getting it to stay working is a different story, for a start I can't cold boot, once I do it turns into an endless loop of booting in the bios. When I did install Windows on it the readings are bugging.
 

 
I discovered that it keeps booting to the UEFI shell because the BIOS doesn't see the drive if in UEFI mode, it's not listed in bootable drives or listed as an override drive.  If you put it back into legacy mode, reboot, and go back into the BIOS the 950 pro will be listed in bootable drives and you will see it listed as an override drive.  You'll be able to boot to it from a cold boot then.  UEFI and 950 pro from cold boot = not working.  Legacy mode and 950 pro = being able to boot from cold boot.  I had tons of other problems beyond just using the 950 pro which is why I think the BIOS is in an unfinished state. 
 
If you can still exchange your mobo, you might want to check out the Asrrock X99M Killer 3.1, same feature set as the Micro2.  It for sure works with the 950 pro from a cold boot in UEFI. 

If you are experiencing issues with your EVGA product, you will get a personal response from support if you contact them directly.
 
The form is full of knowledgeable volunteers, we like to help when we can.
 
 

I share the same sentiment with you folks. Having been an Asus ROG fan, this is my 1st EVGA board and it's been one hell of a ride just to get my rig running smoothly. Nevertheless, I'm almost there, and we can't deny that the Micro 2 is, by far, the most good looking, complete and feature-packed x99 m-atx board.

Phil

JAC250483

Philwong
the Micro 2 is, by far, the most good looking, complete and feature-packed x99 m-atx board.

Phil

Yeah absolutely. I'm really not a fan of bright coloured motherboards nowadays. The all black look looks really mature, and it's got real class to it. I personally think it's probnably the nicest looking X99 board (more attractive than the FTW and Classified too, but I like understated stuff)
 
If they can sort out the m.2 issues I'd be very happy with it. EVGA make some of the best pc components such as their power supplies (superflower oem ones), and their graphics cards are great too, they just need to get their motherboards on point.
 

If only Asus could get their act right with the x99-M WS! I waited almost 1 year for them to release a Rampage V Gene! FUBAR!
 
As far as M.2 is concerned, guess my Micro 2 has been kind to me coz its working flawlessly (fingers crossed). Awesome performance and boot time, too. Now if only I can get the bloody HDD LED working! Its dead right now, and hopefully its the casing LED and not the MB header! LOL. 
 
Phil

JAC250483

Philwong

JAC250483

Philwong
the Micro 2 is, by far, the most good looking, complete and feature-packed x99 m-atx board.

Phil

Yeah absolutely. I'm really not a fan of bright coloured motherboards nowadays. The all black look looks really mature, and it's got real class to it. I personally think it's probnably the nicest looking X99 board (more attractive than the FTW and Classified too, but I like understated stuff)
 
If they can sort out the m.2 issues I'd be very happy with it. EVGA make some of the best pc components such as their power supplies (superflower oem ones), and their graphics cards are great too, they just need to get their motherboards on point.
 

If only Asus could get their act right with the x99-M WS! I waited almost 1 year for them to release a Rampage V Gene! FUBAR!
 
As far as M.2 is concerned, guess my Micro 2 has been kind to me coz its working flawlessly (fingers crossed). Awesome performance and boot time, too. Now if only I can get the bloody HDD LED working! Its dead right now, and hopefully its the casing LED and not the MB header! LOL. 
 
Phil

Out of interest how long does it take for you to cold boot into Windows 10?
 
It takes me 11 seconds on Z170 with the same 950 pro, with the Micro and a 950 pro it takes double the time. Most of that is made of the POST, and there aren't any options to really shorten that. On asus you can reduce post delay, remove logo etc.
 
I've got a UEFI installation, CSM disabled, Fast boot enabled but still not that quick. I assume the post time on the Micro can't be shortened?!

Fastest I experienced so far was sub 10 after a clean Win 10 installation. Interestingly, post is lightning fast for me, but window loading time can be significantly longer with AVG antivirus and etc.

Phil

Philwong


Fastest I experienced so far was sub 10 after a clean Win 10 installation. Interestingly, post is lightning fast for me, but window loading time can be significantly longer with AVG antivirus and etc.

Phil

Sub 10????
 
I'm at well over that from cold boot. Even after a fresh install and I've done a lot of Windows installs these last few days lol.
 
Infact I timed it from pushing the button on my case to get into the desktop it takes 26 seconds, and I don't have lots of devices either. It's the 950 as the os drive and the 1tb 850 pro as storage.
 
What have you changed within the bios to get that sort of time?!
 
The bios is pretty limited so I don't think I've missed a "magic" option , but hopefully I have.
 
Also so we're on the same page the sub 10 seconds you're referring to is from pushing the power button on your case to seeing the Windows desktop yes? My post time itself takes about 16 seconds, and then boot time is about 10 seconds after the EVGA logo.
 
edit: I've just remembered on my ROG board I had to enable MRC fast boot which basically doesn't train the ram on post and that drastically reduced my post times, I'm wondering if there's similar in the bios memory settings. Guess I'll check, but I look forward to your reply.
 
Ah well turns out there's no such option :( I've got no clue what I can do to make my post time quicker, csm disabled, I did a UEFI install from within the bios i.e went to save and exit ab and selected my uefi usb stick with windows 10, boot is set to UEFI (not legacy), I've tried disabling all other boot devices, I've tried removing every usb device from my rig, and the post time is still so long. For reference I've even tried disconnecting my 850 pro so the only device I have connected is my 950 os drive.
 
 

Seems like these M.2s really shine in Windows during file scans, transfers and installations, etc.  I also feel like my load up times aren't fast enough.  I think I'm in between 10-15 secs on windows start up and another 10-15 seconds for the programs to load out.  I do have lots of programs running in the background and have a 3 screen setup so I'm sure that all plays a roll.  I do agree that all BIOSs, UEFI, M.2 still needs some tweaking and or fixing