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M.2 drive for X99, M.2 (Type2) slot (the short one)

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2020/05/18 12:47:46 (permalink)
I would like to add a drive to the short M.2 slot on my X99 motherboard. I am totally lost in the confusing maze of drive types and formats!
Could someone give me some links to examples of the drive I need (NewEgg / Amazon?)?
Also, an idiot's guide to setting it up in Bios, so I don't have to call and have support walk me through it ----- again.
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    Sajin
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    Re: M.2 drive for X99, M.2 (Type2) slot (the short one) 2020/05/18 12:53:29 (permalink)
    What motherboard do you own?


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    Re: M.2 drive for X99, M.2 (Type2) slot (the short one) 2020/05/18 12:59:28 (permalink)
    X99 Classified
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    Re: M.2 drive for X99, M.2 (Type2) slot (the short one) 2020/05/18 13:15:20 (permalink)
    2x M.2 Ports
    -M.2 Socket 1 (Slot E) shares signal distribution from USB2.0 #3 port,
    please select the operational mode in BIOS setup menu
    -M.2 Socket 2 (Slot M) shares signal distribution from PE5, please select the operational mode in BIOS setup menu

    In the manual it looks like it's a type 2, labeled as 22 in figure 1 (page 8 of part 1 of the manual).

    That one isn't for storage, but for bluetooth and wifi m.2 cards, per page 3 of part 1 of the manual: Type2 M.2 for WLAN, Type3 M.2 for SSD

    Long story short: the long m.2 slot is for a SSD, the short one (which you are asking about for your X99 Classified) is for WLAN.
    post edited by arestavo - 2020/05/18 13:21:05
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    Re: M.2 drive for X99, M.2 (Type2) slot (the short one) 2020/05/18 13:17:11 (permalink)
    The drive slot is made for a 2230 m.2 drive.


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    Re: M.2 drive for X99, M.2 (Type2) slot (the short one) 2020/05/18 13:19:51 (permalink)
    tyvm guys, looks like rethinking is in order!
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    Re: M.2 drive for X99, M.2 (Type2) slot (the short one) 2020/05/18 13:20:32 (permalink)
    No problem.


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