Convert WiFi Slot to M.2 NVMe SSD Slot!
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Welcome to our channel! In this video, we dive into the world of storage drives and explore the differences between M.2 and mSATA SSDs. Join us as we explain the key features, interfaces, and benefits of these two popular SSD types.
But that's not all! We'll also guide you through the process of converting an Intel Wireless-AC port to an M.2 NVMe port, opening up the possibility of using lightning-fast NVMe SSDs on your system. We'll introduce the M2 KEY A-E to NVMe M-Key Adapter and demonstrate step-by-step how to install it, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast looking to upgrade your storage or simply curious about the world of SSDs, this video is packed with valuable information and practical tips.
Key Topics Covered:
Understanding the differences between M.2 and mSATA SSDs
Exploring M.2 SATA and NVMe interfaces
Introducing the M2 KEY A-E to NVMe M-Key Adapter
Step-by-step installation guide for converting Intel Wireless-AC to M.2 NVMe
Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock blazing-fast speeds and enhance your system's performance with an M.2 NVMe SSD. Join us in this informative and hands-on tutorial!
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Thanks, great video! Just remember that the NVMe M.2 SSD will work at 25% (or 1/4) of its maximum capability as the WiFi interface is PCIe 1x. If you have PCIe 3.0 that means the maximum speed would be just below 1 GB/s (985 MB/s) and if you have PCIe 2.0 its speed is only 500 MB/s (slower than maximum SATA III which is 600 MB/s).
Thank you so much for your comment! You make a great point. The 1x PCIe of the WiFi interface can create a bottleneck. So we may not get the full potential of the NVMe drive. But it performs significantly better PCIe 3.0 x4 than a SATA III SSD, especially for tasks with lots of small random reads and writes
Man thanks a lot for this video! Really in depth information. 1 year old video and yet helpful
Amazing! I didn´t know such adapters existed!!!!
This is great! I dont use the Wifi on my laptop I use for my mobile DAW recording rig and adding another ssd would be GREAT!
Thanks for this! I was just wondering about doing this as I don't use wireless or BT on my laptop. It's hardwired to the network via RJ45. My ideapad 330S has an NVME slot that HAD an intel Optane memory stick in it. I swapped it out for a 1TB M.2 NVME PCI-E stick. Remember NVME PCI-E is a buss that has revisions with speed limitations. We are at PCI-E 4.0 and PCI-E 5.0 is just being installed on bleeding edge motherboards. The standards are supposed to be backwards compatible but just like RAM, you can't go faster than the buss speed. So check what revision of PCI-E your motherboard is running.
Similarly when looking at NVME M.2 to USB adapters, you can't go faster than the USB iteration on your motherboard.
What it boils down to is _don't over spend_ on the NVME SSD you buy.
Good video, I get it, personally I would upgrade the HDD to an SSD before giving up my internal wireless and bluetooth on the laptop.. there are external adapters for both, and more than likely faster, like adding wifi6, however the benefit of the laptop is to be small and portable, you have to start adding in external devices to make up for what was once internal...
Well. U can stick the wifi adapter at the back of your laptop...then connect it with USB 3.0 female to USB 3.0 male...
There are very small USB WiFi adapters, in case you need the M.2 upgrade, but remember WiFi interface is PCIe 1x, not 4x as NVMe M.2 SSD.
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I don't about how they use them, but m.2 E-key has 2 1x pcie lanes, and a usb 2.0 interface. I don't know what is thr use of the other PCIe lane, but the USB is used for Bluetooth in my wirles card.
I always wondered if this was possible. I never pursued it because I was never willing to give up the WiFI in my laptops.
Put it in your Bluetooth socket?
@@hicknopunk Usually they're combined on one module.
USB WiFi. Since WiFi standards are now ?? AX210 as of June 2023 ?? I can get WiFi thru a USB dongle. However, BlueTooth is more difficult because many USB AX units don't have BT built-in. Argh.
@@emwa3600 just plug an Ethernet cable and be happy...
Great explained video!! It gives me some light to one "issue" that I have with my laptop! I'm going to do a better research now that I know about the differents kind of keys
Can you share with us that issue? Just curious
Nice video bro keep it up, I would suggest including some benchmarks to see how the M.2 SSD performs with the adapter, just to compare speed with/without the adapter :)
It will be limited to one lane, but apart from that it will be just as fast (assuming the slot has equal PCIe version support, usually the case in non-embedded hardware)
@@BertoldVdb still faster than the most expensive Sata ssd right?
One lane of pci-e 1.0 or 2.0 is slower than SATA...
@BertoldVdb nope..the owner of the video said his write/read speed exceed 1gb/sec...just scroll down his comment and u'll find
@@farishakim6759 Then he has a pcie3.0 or better slot. One lane of that will of course easily beat SATA.
this is great! Some people might say is worthless bc you lose your wifi connection. In my case, I use an old laptop as a server, so is always connected through ethernet, I can now use this to expand the storage :) ! Thanks
Nice video, i was just looking at this slot
Great mod. One can always use a usb wifi dongle. Lots of variants and form factors to choose from anyway.
Great point! Remember that you're not going to get better speed than your USB buss can deliver. Also, I really recommend paying attention to heat dissipation because these SSD's run VERY hot and heat is the _major_ cause of early degradation of memory products.
Usb wifi dongles suck. Chances are if your laptop doesn't have a m.2 slot built in it really won't be that much better than a good ssd
The number of USB ports on laptops are quite limited these days. Some may only have two USB Type A's and maybe one or two USB Type C's. Dont seem the point of wasting a USB port to a dedicated wifi card unless your laptop has a soldered in Wifi card that isnt user replicable and hooking it up via the built in network card isnt convenient.
A majority of internal wifi cards are user replicable but there will be some that arent.
Great information and helpful, thanks you help me a lot! especially when you tern on to Wifi 6.
IIRC, my machine has two WiFi ports. One for WiFi and one for a dedicated cellular WAN connection.
I just might be able to use that second connection to add some additional storage should I need to.
Thanks
Nice bro, very informative thanks for sharing bro.👍
Wow great video. It's a cool finding.
Thank you for this information!
Useful video~ Thanks!
Very interesting and helpful. Thanks!
Great video. Very helpful.
Nice work mate. Good to know.
helpful video, thanks. just one question. the motherboard photo in the intro is different than the resulting photo in conclusion. are you using the same laptop?
Yes, I used it on my laptop, and one of my friends tried it on his laptop, and both results are working
Thank you my bro! My hero!!!
do the laptop recognise the ssd directly? do you change boot options in the bios ? or do you do some other actions that are needed?
My laptop directly recognized 2.5" SSD, but I didn't have an M.2 NVMe SSD slot. So this way, I could plug M.2 SSD into my laptop. All the bios adjustments are in the below video;
ruclips.net/video/YBwPaWFExsQ/видео.html
Ty🙏 for this nice video! God bless you!
Keep in mind - A/E is dual PCIe x1 and a USB(2) so an adapter from any other key config is going to be limited to using one of the PCIe x1 connections.
Very interesting. This is might be useful for similar case if you have a WWAN slot and want to replace with SSD.
Yes, I did it successfully🙂
Very helpful information, thank you!
I have a pavilion laptop I've had for something like 7 years or so, and through replacing parts on it over the years now the main issues are a wobbly charging port, possibly battery going bad aaaaand the onboard SSD steadily slowing down + high usage. If I can swap out the wireless card (that I barely use anyway) with an NVME drive them maybe it will keep kicking, or even be faster than in the past few years.
Breathtaking video bro!
Tons of thanks for such a useful video!
By the way, could you boot from that? I hope yes. If yes, then any motherboard settings change required?
Thanks, Bro! Yes, I migrated my previous ssd to the new M.2 NVMe, which is bootable. I just set bios settings like the below video, and it works very well;
ruclips.net/video/YBwPaWFExsQ/видео.html
@@techwise66 more thanks to you bro. I'll try myself as I hope. Your videos will guide me like Bible. Best of luck!
In some machines might there still be a problem booting from the NVME? Ive heard NVME risers don't usually work for adding a boot drive, especially older machines with pcie 1.0 or 2.0
From what I know PCIE Gen 1 is not compatible with NVMe, only SATA. PCIE Gen 2 is known to have issues booting off of NVMe drives, but it's a case by case scenario.
booting from nvme usually is only possible if the systems BIOS/UEFI supports NVMe Boot.
Opencore (yes, it's meant for installing macOS on Windows PCs) allow you to boot NVMe SSDs on many older devices that do not natively support NVMe booting.
@@rmendez011 CloverEFI can do the same.
Brother..just wondering, after you put the adapter, can you close laptop cover ? Cuz the height of the adapter is 22mm which is taller than laptop right?
Yes, brother, I can close the laptop cover. The thickness of the adapter is very thin, I mean mm level. And the adapter can be broken based on your ssd size, which is 2230 for me. So I cut it to 2230, which fits my laptop motherboard.
Good explanation. I hope you can help me. I have an Asus laptop with a soldered Wi-Fi card that is bad. I want to use an SSD adaptor as my secondary drive where i can install a wi-fi card and an nvme drive. What do you think I should use?
To solve your issue, you can use an M.2 to PCIe adapter that has both an NVMe and Wi-Fi card slot. This way, you'll be able to use an NVMe drive and replace the bad Wi-Fi card without having to solder anything. Just ensure your laptop has a spare M.2 slot and that the adapter is compatible with your laptop
Superb tx so much for sharing .
Very nice solution.
Do you need a motherboard bios upgrade in order to recognize and use the m2 drive?
In my instance, I did not need to update my motherboard bios in order for the M.2 NVMe SSD to be recognized. The BIOS settings are available in this video; ruclips.net/video/YBwPaWFExsQ/видео.html
Good job on the research and your results.👾
Thank God I stumble on this channel. Thanks so much sir...I was looking this exact solution and wondering if it works or not
it would be worth it to "lose" the internal wifi and replace with NVMe SSD imo because the system overall will be faster/snappier and i'm sure you can get a faster or just as fast USB wifi dongle.
It's a waste of time, effort and money. If you need ultimate snappiness, you need an SSD with DRAM cache. Even your usual SATA 2,5" drive will then be snappier than your average NVMe SSD. Examples of SATA drives with DRAM cache are the Samsung 870 Evo and the Crucial MX500 series.
@@sassuki Damn you really do not know what your talking about
@@sassuki Both Samsung 870 Evo and Crucial MX500 have unusually high failure rate withing 1-2 years. Quality is not what it used to be, thanks to globalization.
@@ExtaTer I have an MX500 that is 2 years old in my PS4, runs like a charm. It has a 5-year warranty anyway so, it shouldn't be a problem. I do backups of save data on a regular basis just in case.
And I just bought a brand new 870 EVO for my PC, which is just a boot drive, so it doesn't matter if it fails either as it does not need any backup, and it also has a 5-year warranty.
@@sassuki I was talking on average, not your case of 1. All "warranties" nowadays are horrendous - you will jump through hoops, pay for shipping possibly to outside US, and wait for months for a refurbished drive. Pray you will never need to use the "warranty".
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Great idea. Thanks
You can also add the m.2 port back onto these machines, I have done before
I have toshiba portege z30 c there is another empty slot which I thinks is m.2 2230 but not confirmed do anyone knows...
Nice video, I wanna try it, i got a notebook with 32gb emmc for my child, and now, after a lot of system updates we got stuck with its capacity.
Can you give some info? How much slower are nvme with only 2 lanes of pcie that a+e key are limited
Thank you for your comment! NVMe SSDs are much faster than eMMC because they use the PCIe interface, which has much higher potential throughput. The number of PCIe lanes connected to an NVMe SSD can affect its maximum performance. A typical NVMe SSD with 4 PCIe lanes can reach higher speeds than one with only 2 lanes.
Based on my research, A+E key M.2 slots may be limited to 2 PCIe lanes, meaning any NVMe SSD that is installed in such a slot will have a maximum bandwidth that's roughly half of what could be achieved with 4 lanes. Practically, an NVMe SSD on a 2-lane connection might achieve read/write speeds near 1,900/1,500 MB/s. In contrast, a 4-lane NVMe connection might allow for speeds closer to 3,800/3,400 MB/s or more, depending on the SSD's specifications and the PCIe version.
Where did you buy it from? I've a similar problem. The WWAN port in my laptop requires a B key pcie SSD. But I bought an M key SSD. So, I need an adapter to convert a B key to M key
I bought it in Aliexpress and put the converter link in the video description. But I think your situation is different, so contact the seller or search for a different converter before purchasing
does it work with qualcomm atheros ar956x wireless adapter? i have laptop with this wireless adapter and i plan to replace it with m.2 sata/nvme ssd, will it work?
The adapter featured in the video is designed for Key A+E slots, whereas the Qualcomm Atheros AR956x wireless adapter typically utilises a mini PCI-E WiFi port. So, you'll need to get a different adapter compatible with the mini PCI-E slot. I am preparing a new video and will try to show the differences.
What is the result of crystaldiskmark test?
Do you loose, some speed on write and read?
I got 1257,54 Read (MB/s), 1211,65 Write (MB/s) which quite higher than my 2.5" SSD
OMG cool, how about Asus Vivobook A442U. İ dont know what adapter i need to buy@@techwise66
So you will only connect your laptop either by a ethernet cable or via usb wireless adapter to access the Internet?
I use an ethernet cable for the internet right now.
Of wifi. You can use your Bluetooth slot for the ssd.
Hi, what read write speed so you get by doing this? I wanted to do this because nvme is cheaper than sata here where i live
Thank you for your comment! I received 1257.54 Read (MB/s) and 1211.65 Write (MB/s), which is significantly higher than my 2.5" SSD.
@@techwise66 nice!
good video master, I want to do the same with a desktop PC, but the other way around, my mother board does not have m2 wifi, only m2 storage, do you think it is possible to put an m2 wifi and bluetoth in that connector? It is a gigabyte h 510 I await a response!!
Hello and thank you for your comment! Yes, it is generally possible to add WiFi and Bluetooth functionality to a desktop PC using the M.2 slot originally intended for storage, but there are a few important considerations to keep in mind.
Slot Compatibility: Most modern desktop motherboards use M.2 slots that support both SATA and PCIe devices. For WiFi and Bluetooth cards, you'll need a slot that supports PCIe devices, as most M.2 WiFi cards use PCIe for connectivity. Your Gigabyte H510 motherboard should support this, but it's always a good idea to check the motherboard's manual or specifications online to confirm the type of M.2 slots it has and their compatibility.
Keying and Form Factor: M.2 slots and devices are keyed to ensure that only compatible devices can be connected. M.2 WiFi cards typically use the A, E, or A+E key, while M.2 storage devices might use B or M keys. Ensure that the M.2 slot on your motherboard matches the keying of the M.2 WiFi card you plan to use.
Hardware Support: Not all motherboards may support booting or device recognition for M.2 WiFi cards if the BIOS/UEFI firmware doesn't explicitly support it. Check your motherboard's documentation or contact Gigabyte support to confirm if your specific model supports using an M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth modules.
You can search for adapters that can solve your issue, such as "NGFF A/E-Key Wireless NGFF WiFi Card to M.2 NGFF Key-M" or "Wireless M.2 A+E Key Slot To M.2 M Key Wifi Bluetooth Adapter." However, ensure you check for compatibility and space constraints before purchasing any hardware.
Good luck with your upgrade!
WWAN slots since the Dell Lat 6xxx series have accommodated M-SATA cards. Plus, those machines have a BIOS that allows turning that WWAN slot into "bootable"... huh? Wha-?!! Is that like Bootable Ethernet? That was my first question by on the Dell Lat 6440. I tried it, and voila, that worked. I don't have a Dell Lat 7xxx series with a WWAN port, but I wonder!
My ASRock B550M PG RIPTIDE has a M.2 type E slot for wifi. I want to add a 2230 NVME drive in this slot. Will this A/E adapter you are demonstrating work with a type E slot or only with a type A/E slot? Does the A/E mean either A or E or the slot must be an A and E slot for this to work? Thank you!
The "A/E" key and "E" key slots have different pin configurations. The adapter that I show in the video is designed for an "A/E" slot and may not fit into an "E" key slot alone. I think you should check for a different adapter for your motherboard.
Thank you but I've a question. Will then the MainBoard see this nvme drive for boot?
Yes, after migrating my previous Windows, which was setup on my 2.5" SATA SSD, to M.2 NMMe, it works as it is and is bootable. You can see the video for bios properties in this video: ruclips.net/video/YBwPaWFExsQ/видео.html
I have dell Inspiron 15 3543 There no slot for M2 NVME ssd if install NVME using NVME SSD TO SATA 2.5" SSD ADAPTER THEN LAPTOP WILL SUPPORT I CAN INSTALL WINDOWS IN THAT
Good info. But if it is possible to add an additional M.2 slot (either SATA or NVME) or an M.2 slot which supports both SATA & NVME protocols? What I am asking is whether we can add an addional M.2 slot in a laptop motherboard which has only one M.2 slot.
I didn't try this before, but it should work because we convert wifi slot to M.2 slot this way. It worked in the motherboards that don't have M.2 slot.
@@techwise66 No bro, I am not asking about converting an existing Wifi slot. I am specifically asking if we can add an additional M.2 slot in a laptop motherboard.
@@sivakumarb9749 I understand, Brother, now. I only found this method to add an M.2 slot to a laptop motherboard. But when I find any other alternative method, I will also share it at once.
@techwise66 I think you misunderstood his question...what he's asking is "is it possible to add additional m.2 slot although our laptop has only one m.2 slot (the wifi card slot)"
In other words...is there any 2 in 1 m.2 adapter/extension out there?
The laptop slot could be PCIE3 so it is still more than twice as fast as SATA SSD speed. Great conversion. If slot is PCIE4 X2, that will be as fast as PCIE3 x4!
İ have question. Could u please try beanchmark, just because u using adapter there, so it could be limited by adapter
Thank you for your comment. I am going to do that.
@@techwise66can please try to Asus Vivobook A442U? i hope u can do that. its help us a lot. thank u
Hi, do u think my m.2 ssd would work in the wifi slot if i just cut the a+e key?
Hi, if you mean to shift your wifi to an m.2 converter it would be worked
Great video, and very timely! I've been looking to add Frigate on my Home Assistant instance. I've been researching the Coral TPU and I've gotten equal amount of people recommending M.2 Accelerator A+E key as well as the M.2 Accelerator with Dual Edge TPU for my Intel Nuc 11 (celeron). ANy way you can weigh in here to clear up my confusion on which one will work on the wifi slot please?
Thank you for your positive feedback on the video! The M.2 Accelerator A+E key and the M.2 Accelerator with Dual Edge TPU are solid options with their advantages. But the decision depends on your specific needs and priorities. If you value the convenience of using the Wi-Fi slot and don't necessarily require the extra TPU power, the M.2 Accelerator A+E key could be a choice.
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Thank you so much for this video! I got a few of the Acer Veriton X4640G pc's pretty cheap for the family and was attempting to use the M.2 slot. This is when I got exposed to all of the NVME differences. But online, I only came across people asking about the M.2 slot only to be answered over and over that it is a "wifi only slot". It is an A+E slot like yours. I had no idea there were adapters for this. I am headed to Aliexpress to grab some now!
Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad my video helped you and I wish you enjoy the speed upgrade with your new SSDs!
@@techwise66can my bios uefi still see the u.2 drive inserted in a u.2 to m.2 adapter even if it cant boot into the u.2 drive?
@@jirehla-ab1671 Yes, your BIOS/UEFI should likely see the U.2 drive. However, being able to boot from it depends on a few factors. First check if your BIOS/UEFI supports booting from NVMe drives. Update it if you have an older version. And at the same time, enter your BIOS/UEFI settings and ensure the U.2 drive is listed there and set it as the primary boot device. If your BIOS has legacy Compatibility Support Module (CSM), it may need to be disabled for NVMe boot. Finally, using a high-quality U.2 to M.2 adapter, especially for NVMe drives, can help avoid compatibility issues. Even if the drive isn't bootable, the BIOS recognizing it allows you to access the data through your operating system once booted from another drive.
@@techwise66 another way i could boot into the u.2 drive is by the efi shell, i have done it before on my external drive and it works
@@techwise66 maybe the reason why the high quality adaptera may have a higher chance booting is because of the adapter having a boot rom
This is the information that I was looking for, one like for you my friend. I want to use this slot for a gpu adapter, I think I have the key E slot (i can read an E on the slot). What do you think about this idea? It will works?
Thank you so much for your comment. Be careful to have an M2 A.E Key on your board to use the graphics extension cable. The adapter below may solve your request more than the adapter I mentioned in the video. It is a different purpose to use M.2 NvMe SSD.
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802884482879.html
Nice Work!! You know if the connector of the laptop witch is double sided can support the wifi card and the M2 ssd simultanuesly and if the adapter has some limitation on what type of M2 you can install , it supports 2280 as well for example??
It supports M Key NVME SSD (2230, 2242, 2260 & 2280 sizes), and it doesn't support SATA-based B key SSD. I didn't encounter any limitations until now, and it works very well.
@@techwise66 In the Boot menu on the bios this port recognised as bootable or it takes it only as a 2nd drive only for saving?From the other side of the port you can still connect the WIFI card??
@@Drumsholic It can be used as either a bootable or a second hard disk. You may find my bios in this video;
ruclips.net/video/YBwPaWFExsQ/видео.html
I use the internet with the ethernet cable, but you may also take a USB wifi
Cool, nice find.
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Can we use minipcie slot to boot nvme pcie x4 drive(with an adapter ofc)???
I didn't try it before, but I think you can. But you should find a different adapter than the one that I showed in the video. Please search for "Mini PCIE to NVME Adapter Mini PCIE to M2 MINI PCI-E to NVME Convert Card Riser Support 2230 2242 2260 2280 NVME PCIE M2 SSD". Before making a purchase, you may ask the seller about your motherboard
So you are managed to install a SSD into your notebook but I am just wondering if you could boot your Windows from it, could you?
Yes, after I plugged in the M.2 SSD to my Wi-Fi port, I migrated all my previous Windows files and other folders to my new SSD and adjusted the bios. Then, I can boot my new M.2 SSD. You may find the bios details on this video;
ruclips.net/video/YBwPaWFExsQ/видео.htmlsi=kjcy8mDxp-NaqyYu
1:43 I apologize if this is a stupid question but I noticed you had an empty B-key slot so why didn't you just get a B-key SSD instead of sacrificing your WiFi card?
First and foremost, thank you very much for your comment and I want to emphasize that there are no stupid questions when it comes to learning and understanding technology. It's great that you're seeking clarification! Regarding the Lenovo Ideapad 520 that I use, it's important to note that my laptop's motherboard, unfortunately, doesn't come equipped with a B-key SSD slot. The image I presented in the video at 1:43 was simply a demonstration to illustrate the differences between a B-key slot and a WiFi card slot. This is why I couldn't opt for a B-key SSD and had to make a choice regarding the WiFi adapter to use M.2 NVMe. I hope this clears up any confusion!
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lenovo thinkpad L480 model there wifi slot can we use it for ssd ?
I believe so. I reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 specifications on their website (psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_L480/ThinkPad_L480_Spec.PDF). The WiFi card appears to be an Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, which uses an E+A key connector. Therefore, if the written specification covers your laptop, I think you should be able to use the adapter.
Is the reverse also possible? Transfering a wlan card from a laptop to 1 desktop Mobo m.2 slot would it work?😊
Yes, it can be possible to use a laptop's WLAN card in a desktop, but you'll need a different adapter that I used in the video. A "Wireless M.2 A+E Key Slot to M.2 M Key Wi-Fi Bluetooth Adapter" may help to convert the necessary interface, allowing you to plug the laptop card into your desktop's M.2 M key slot
Hello, I really liked your idea and was thinking about doing this! I want to do this, but I have some doubts. I have a Dell Inspirion 3567, with 7th generation i3, in the motherboard instructions, the PCI input is 3.0. On the motherboard sheet, it only supports 256GB of SSD, can I put more? I would like to use a 1tb SSD (it already has 1tb of HD)
With this support can I put an M2 nvme PCI 3.0 SSD?
Were you able to boot the SSD so that Windows could start on it?
Would it be possible for me to put a USB Wifi instead of the DVD/CD?
Thank you for your comments. For your Dell Inspiron 3567, while the motherboard specification may state it supports up to 256GB SSD, in many cases, you can install a larger capacity SSD, like 1TB, without issues. Regarding the M.2 NVMe PCI 3.0 SSD, you would need a compatible slot or an adapter to make it fit. If your laptop supports booting from an NVMe SSD, you can install Windows on it. Replacing the DVD/CD drive with a USB Wi-Fi is not a direct swap, but you can use external USB Wi-Fi adapters if you want wireless connectivity.
@@techwise66thank you very much! I'm going to buy it, and when it arrives I'll share the experience!!
Hey man please help. I tried the same thing but SSD is not detecting in bios. What model is your laptop?
My laptop is lenovo ideapad 520
Clever Lad good video.
Is there any way to check if the pci port support the nvme ... without purchase unwanted parts...
You can find out whether your PCI port supports NVMe by identifying the number of lanes (x1, x4, x8, x16) and the version of your PCIe slots (such as PCIe 3.0 or 4.0) without having to buy extra parts. The third-party program HWiNFO64 is available for free. This link will take you to a video that describes the software: ruclips.net/video/PkZwEkgMwQI/видео.html
In the HWiNFO64, reach to the motherboard and under motherboard features find motherboard slots like in my case 4xPCI Express x1, and 1xPCI Express X4. NVMe SSDs typically require a PCIe x4 slot or higher.
Very nice!~
curious why you didnt show the same laptop you were doing the upgrade on with the card adapter at the end. Appears you used a picture of a different laptop.
I used different images to show that the card adapter upgrade method is suitable to a wide range of laptop models, including PCs. Rather than focusing on a particular laptop model, the goal was to demonstrate the upgrade's adaptability and compatibility across other platforms.
@techwise66 based on the intro the goal was for you to find add an nvme ssd to your laptop m.2 wifi slot, would make sense you would show it working in the laptop that you were wanting to upgrade.
@@MrGeemonty I appreciate your feedback. I am planning to create a new video that will walk through each step in depth once more
Great shear. Any idea on how to get the best four NVMe's ssd performance on a 3rd gen pci desktop mobo ? It only has one m.2 slot and I'm a noob wen it comes to pci stuff on mother board's.
EDIT: The rail stuff gets me a little lost.
Thank you for your kind words and great question! Enhancing your system to accommodate and make the most out of four NVMe SSDs, especially with a motherboard that has only one M.2 slot, presents a challenge, but there are solutions. Since your motherboard has limited M.2 slots, you can use either the adapter that I showed in the video to convert a WiFi slot to NVMe or a PCIe adapter to add more NVMe SSDs. These adapters convert available WiFi slots and PCIe slots into M.2 slots. For a 3rd gen PCIe motherboard, ensure the adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 for optimal performance. It's a good idea to ask the seller for this information.
@@techwise66 :) I have ben doing a bit of research last year to see if I wanted a 4th gen. Just for got most of it. Turning the wifi slot on laptop to a functioning PCIe is awesome. I remember trying to make a expot adapter for a graphics card on my 12 year old laptop several years ago. Epic fail. >_
@@frankenstein3163 😊 It's great to hear about your enthusiasm and willingness to explore new upgrades and modifications, even after an adventurous attempt with your old laptop! The journey of upgrading and tinkering with hardware can be both exciting and challenging. Don't be discouraged by this type of past experiences. Keep researching, and and may it be a great success!
@@techwise66 :)
Di you installed that on a different board,not the one you showed first? Looks different
It is installed on different laptops and works very well. I am planning to record a new video to show step-by-step as well.
Brother...can you teach me how to boot from the wifi port..I'm confuse between legacy or UEFI setting
You may watch this video, the BIOS settings which is worked in there as well
ruclips.net/video/YBwPaWFExsQ/видео.html
I have a wwan slot avaible, wonder if i can adapt something useful there
Some devices support using the WWAN slot for a secondary SSD. Some M.2 SATA III SSDs may be plugged in. You should check your device's documentation
Hello! Can i do it on an inspiron 3576 i7 notebook? The bios?!
Hello! While I haven't tested this on an Inspiron 3576 i7 notebook, you should double-check some of your laptop's specifications before going. Check the compatibility of important components such as the WiFi card slot, motherboard type, and other relevant hardware parameters with the procedure outlined in the video. This will guarantee that the instructions are appropriate for your laptop
It would be interesting to explore whether any of the M.2 slots are capable of supporting multiple cards, using an "M.2 riser" - I don't know whether that exists.
Basically you would need PCI-E PCI-E bridge controller chip... I assume it will restrict the bandwidth usable for each card. Obviously you could split the USB and PCI-E pins and use one card that only use USB pins and another card that only use PCI-E pins.
@@Monni95 would the USB pins enable a M.2 card to act as a hub?
So potentially providing the port for the termination of a USB network, which the standard supports up-to 127 devices.
Why you sacrifice the wifi card instead of use a HDD-DVD caddy?
The speed of the DVD caddy is not the same as the wifi slot.
So I assume that UEFI is able to detect the storage device in order to boot the installed O.S
Yes, you are right
What is the model of the laptop where I installed the adapter?
My laptop model is lenovo ideapad 520
Did you use a docking port for Ethernet?
I have a built-in Ethernet port in my laptop, so I didn't need that, but it could be an alternative to using docking stations that include multiple ports, including Ethernet, USB, HDMI, etc., and can be connected to a laptop via a USB or Thunderbolt port
Thx dude 👍🏻
Nice video.
Only missing one thing... The data transfer rates.
For a nerd, that's is essencial path to go. :)
Thank you for pointing that out! 😄 You're absolutely right. Nerds like us thrive on those details. I'll make sure to include data transfer rates in the upcoming content.
But we wouldnt need this in a desktop that has both A/E slot correct? I can just plug in my 2230?
If you have a desktop that has a M.2 SSD slot, surely you don't need this adapter. But if you don't have that slot and instead only have a wifi slot, you may use this method.
@@techwise66it does have a m.2 slot but I am turning this desktop into a server so it won't need WiFi
How about mini pcie slot wlan? Can it still be converted ?
It can be converted by an adapter such as a mini PCIE to an NVME Adapter
Doesnt work on asus l406 after place the adapter i was try eith many diffirent ssd not detected in bios thanks anyway
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ASUS L406. I'm sorry to hear that the adapter and SSDs weren't detected in your computer model
All right and how connects it wifi now? USB?
Yes, by this way, now it needs a USB wifi adapter to connect to the wifi
I tried this, but the computer never recognized the SsD. My computer has two slides however, one is white and one is black. I wanted to put in to SsD cards but the white one will only work with Wi-Fi. Is there a workaround for this?
It is a HP g1 800 desktop it uses laptop internals
So how you use wifi if you replaced it with ssd i want to do this but will wifi work or not
Thanks for your comment! I'm using a USB Wi-Fi adapter. When I replaced my laptop's Wi-Fi card with M.2 SSD, I also had to start using a USB Wi-Fi adapter. It's been working well for me until now
I wonder what is the max read/write speed of the NVMe drive in this Wifi slot setup.
I got 1257,54 Read (MB/s), 1211,65 Write (MB/s) which quite higher than my Sandisk 2.5" SSD
Hello, Can I install the OS in this new port. How the computer shows it ?
Yes you can install operating system on the new port with the M.2 NVMe SSD Hard drive
I have got a Samsung laptop that has a 128gb MSATA . The problem is that the MSATA SSD and WI-FI card are both on the same chip! one side is ssd and other side is Wi-Fi card . Wondering if anyone knows how to upgrade my ssd to higher capacity?
Regards
Good but is there any splitter to add SSD + Wifi card + eGPU in one wifi card slot ?
I didn't see this type of adapter before
Ok you already have adaptor for wifi card to m.2. please check whether connector with 3 m.2 slots for 1m.2
Nice vid!
But I guess the converted M2 Disk has 'only' SATA-speed and not NVMe speed?
Thank you for your comment! I received 1257.54 Read (MB/s) and 1211.65 Write (MB/s), which is significantly higher than my 2.5" SSD
I never will understand why Lenovo did not connect the SSD to M.2 and the WLAN to SATA, as SSD needs 3000MB/s and WLAN 12MB/s only 😮
Could a windows os be installed on it and make it a boot drive?
..and does the bandwidth of the motherboard is equal to m.2 ssd in your case? .. i think it is less by 10 times.
After I plugged in the M.2 SSD to my Wi-Fi port, I migrated all my previous Windows files and other folders to my new SSD and adjusted the bios. Then, I can boot my new M.2 SSD. I got 1257,54 Read (MB/s), 1211,65 Write (MB/s) which quite higher than my 2.5" SSD.
@@techwise66 amazing
@@LawatheMEid If you are not doing heavy gaming or video editing it matters very little, I still have an 8 year old 2.5" SSD chugging along with 400-500meg read/write speeds and windows and apps perform super fast.