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2018/10/28 17:37:20 (permalink)
Hi,
 
I'm up and running on my (first ever) build. Installed the recommended Azure Wave M.2 card (AW-NB165NF) but not sure how to get this working. Currently running off the ethernet which is OK, but want to have the option of Wifi.
Is there something I have overlooked in the BIOS to enable this card? The card is in M.2 Socket 1, and nothing is connected to PE3.
 
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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/28 18:27:29 (permalink)
    On what Motherboard?
    Did you set the Bios Settings for the M.2 for WiFi?

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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/28 18:51:04 (permalink)
    Sorry, its a Z370. I've enabled the corresponding slot manually through the Advanced > Onboard Device Configuration submenu.
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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/28 20:05:14 (permalink)
    williamshatnerspants70
    Sorry, its a Z370. I've enabled the corresponding slot manually through the Advanced > Onboard Device Configuration submenu.


    Ok of the 3 Z370 Motherboards;
    The EVGA Z370 Classified K
    The EVGA Z370 FTW
    The EVGA Z370 Micro ATX
    Sorry I have to ask this but each motherboard is different.

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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/29 12:58:37 (permalink)
    Sorry, my bad. Z370 FTW
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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/29 13:10:04 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby williamshatnerspants70 2018/10/29 19:57:41
    How Old is this AW-NB165NF Device, I seem only be able to find it on eBay.
     Did you enable the M.2 SOCKET1 in the Bios?

     
    M.2 Socket 1 Key-E 32mm
    M.2 Key-E sockets are generally used for WiFi and Bluetooth cards. Key-E and Key-M connectors are different, meaning that devices are not interchangeable between sockets.
    Conflict: Key-E shares one PCIe lane with PCIe slot 3 (PE3). As a result, these devices are mutually exclusive and must be enabled/disabled in the BIOS.
     
    M.2 Slot Breakdown
    M.2 Lane Distribution

    M.2 Key-M (80mm, Top) – x4 (Shares with SATA Port 0/1)
    o M.2 Enable/Disable is set within the BIOS

    M.2 Key-M (80mm, Bottom) – x4 (Shares with SATA Port 4/5)
    o M.2 Enable/Disable is set within the BIOS

    M.2 Key-E (32mm) – x1 (Shares with PE3)
    o M.2 Enable/Disable is set within the BIOS
     
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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/29 15:28:15 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby williamshatnerspants70 2018/10/29 19:57:31
    Hello, I will be sending you an email to help you on this matter. 
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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/29 20:22:48 (permalink)
    bcavnaugh
    Thanks. M.2 socket 1 enabled in BIOS.
    I bought the WiFi card off eBay as it was on EVGA's tested list. I too found it hard to find information online about the card.
    Perhaps I am missing something else that obvious.
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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/10/29 20:40:31 (permalink)
    Keep us posted

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    Re: How to enable M.2 Wifi card 2018/11/03 13:21:04 (permalink)
    williamshatnerspants70
     
    Thanks. M.2 socket 1 enabled in BIOS.
    I bought the WiFi card off eBay as it was on EVGA's tested list. I too found it hard to find information online about the card.
    Perhaps I am missing something else that obvious.
    Matt


    List in the manual? It is really strange list, if I remember right, there are only 1 or 2 cards in this list. I am ended up with the Intel AC 9260. It is working fine (BT&Wifi AC). From my point of view any real cards (not just interface) like Intel 8260/8265/9260 will work fine.This cards are now also cheap enough. 
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