M 2 Socket Key E Only

Adapter mini pcie m 2 key e slot.

M 2 socket key e only. M 2 replaces the msata standard which uses the pci express mini card physical card layout and connectors. 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. 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. 1 x mini pcie male 1 x 67 pin m 2 key e slot interface.

But cards with a b m key design can fit in either a b or an m host slot since they have gaps for both. The slot on the left uses module key e and the one on the right uses module key b. Above is a picture of two m 2 slots on the motherboard of an hp stream mini. As the key positions of b and m are slightly different the m.

B m or b m while a socket can only have one key. We recommend seeing the documentation instead of eyeballing the. Currently an m 2 ssd has either one of three key types. 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.

M 2 formerly known as the next generation form factor ngff is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors. Ssd can only be installed one way. 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. 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.

Check your laptop or motherboard specification to see which one is supported. 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. 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. While a motherboard can incorporate a range of key m 2 socket options.