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EVGA X299 DARK (151-SX-E299)
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M.2 SSD, PCIe SSD, and NVMe SSD
Installation steps
M.2 is a versatile card module form factor that uses multiple connecter types to connect
many types of devices, such as WiFi or SSDs, in a very small and power efficient
package. The PCIe interface allows for very high speeds for demanding storage
applications. M.2 devices can be connected via an M.2 card slot or through PCIe by
using an M.2 to PCIe adapter. There are also PCIe native drives of this nature, such as
the Intel
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750. NVMe stands for Non-Volatile Memory Express, and is a high-
performance standard for M.2/U.2/PCIe SSDs. Most NVMe drives require device
drivers during the Operating System installation to be recognized as a boot drive for M.2
or PCIe varieties.
M.2/PCIe share resources with other components on the motherboard, which may limit
some hardware combinations. PLEASE SEE THE CHARTS ON PAGES 28 AND
30 FOR A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF SHARED RESOURCES.
M.2 Physical Installation
1. Please see Page 59 for M.2 physical installation instructions.
PCIe Physical Installation
1. Install the SSD into any available PCIe slot with at least x4 Lanes available
(Gen3 Lanes are preferred for better speed, but Gen2 Lanes will still
outperform the top end of SATA SSDs).
a. Please refer to Page 27 under PCIe Lane Breakdown for lane specifics,
as the PCIe slot must be at least x4 electrically.
2. Attach the SSD’s mounting bracket to the back of the case.
3. Native PCIe drives will not normally require a separate power or data cable
attached; all power and data transfers are done through the PCIe slot.
BIOS Setup/Windows Installation for M.2/PCIe NVMe SSDs
1. Remember, NVMe is a new standard and older operating systems do not have
native support. Many NVMe drives require certain steps to make the drive
bootable, even with current operating systems.
PLEASE FULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH
YOUR M.2 or PCIe NVMe SSD BEFORE INSTALLATION.