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Instruction manual

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Introduction

This M.2 adapter card lets you mount both PCIe and SATA-based M.2 (NVMe) SSDs 

inside your computer, through a PCI Express slot. It’s a versatile solution for upgrading 

the performance and storage capacity of your desktop computer or server. The M.2 

adapter card supports a single PCIe M.2 SSD, plus two SATA-based M.2 SSDs. 
The adapter card offers wide installation compatibility, with support for virtually all M.2 

drives (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280).

Packaging contents

•  1x 3-port M.2 NGFF SSD adapter card
•  1x low-profile bracket
•  3x M.2 mounting screws
•  3x M.2 mounting standoffs
•  3x M.2 mounting nuts 
•  1x screwdriver
•  1x quick-start guide

System requirements

•  A computer enabled with PCI Express (PCIe),  and an available PCI Express x4, x8, or 

x16 slot

•  One or two SATA host ports on the host computer (for example, the SATA controller 

card, or the motherboard SATA ports inside of your computer)

•  An operating system that natively supports PCIe SSDs (NVMe), such as:
  o  Windows® 7 and later
  o  Mac OS 10.10.3 and later
Note: When installed in a compatible operating system, the card is natively supported 

and doesn’t require any additional drivers or software. However, your operating system 

must natively support PCIe SSDs (NVMe – Non-Volatile Memory Express).

System requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit 

www.startech.com/PEXM2SAT32N1.

Summary of Contents for PEXM2SAT32N1

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Page 2: ...FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may...

Page 3: ...Hardware installation 4 Install a drive on the PCIe card 4 SATA M 2 drive installation diagram top side 4 PCIe M 2 drive installation diagram bottom side 5 Install the low profile bracket 5 Install t...

Page 4: ...ting standoffs 3x M 2 mounting nuts 1x screwdriver 1x quick start guide System requirements A computer enabled with PCI Express PCIe and an available PCI Express x4 x8 or x16 slot One or two SATA host...

Page 5: ...tion holes Product diagram Top view Bottom view Mounting hardware Screw Nut Standoff Bracket full profile pictured 2x SATA data ports Bracket screws Drive installation holes PCI Express x4 connector 2...

Page 6: ...installed into the SATA 1 M 2 slot drive is idle Solid red There is activity on the installed drive read and write SATA M 2 SSD 2 LED Solid green A drive is installed into the SATA 2 M 2 slot drive is...

Page 7: ...s that match the height of your drive 2 Fasten a standoff and a nut to the adapter card at the mounting hole location s that match es the length of your drive 3 Gently slide the M 2 connector on your...

Page 8: ...Install the PCIe card Warning PCIe cards can be severely damaged by static electricity If an anti static strap isn t available discharge any built up static electricity by touching a large grounded m...

Page 9: ...isconnected in step 3 11 Turn on your computer Initialize a drive Prepare a drive for use on a computer running Windows If you install a drive that already has data on it the drive appears under My Co...

Page 10: ...ll of the data on your drive will be deleted If your drive has data on it that you require you should create a backup file or use a different drive 1 Do one of the following In Spotlight enter Disk Ut...

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