StarTech.com PEXM2SAT32N1 user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 4

   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…

2. System requirementsp. 4

   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…

3. Product diagramp. 5
4. Top viewp. 5
5. Bottom viewp. 5

   Mounting hardware Screw Nut Standoff Bracket (full-profile pictured) 2x SATA data ports Bracket screws Drive-installation holes PCI Express x4 connector 2x m.2…

6. Mounting hardwarep. 5

   Screw Nut Standoff Bracket (full-profile pictured) 2x SATA data ports Bracket screws Drive-installation holes PCI Express x4 connector 2x m.2 SATA SSD slots…

7. LED indicatorsp. 6

   The PEXM2SAT32N1 features four LEDs, which indicate the status and activity of the card and its connected drives

8. LED diagramp. 6
9. Hardware installationp. 7

   Install a drive on the PCIe card Warning! Drives and PCIe cards should be handled carefully, especially when they’re transported. If you’re not careful with…

10. Install a drive on the PCIe cardp. 7

    Warning! Drives and PCIe cards should be handled carefully, especially when they’re transported. If you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a…

11. SATA M.2 drive-installation diagram (top side)p. 7
12. PCIe M.2 drive-installation diagram (bottom side)p. 8

    Install the low-profile bracket The adapter card can be installed in a low-profile or a full-profile computer. The fullprofile bracket comes preinstalled on…

13. Install the low-profile bracketp. 8

    The adapter card can be installed in a low-profile or a full-profile computer. The fullprofile bracket comes preinstalled on the card, but if you have a small…

14. Install the PCIe cardp. 8

    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…

15. Initialize a drivep. 9

    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 Computer or Computer with…

16. Prepare a drive for use on a computer running Windowsp. 9

    If you install a drive that already has data on it, the drive appears under My Computer or Computer with a drive letter assigned to it. If you install a…

17. Prepare a drive for use on a computer running Mac OSp. 10

    Warning! When you complete the following steps, all of the data on your drive will be deleted. If your drive has data on it that you require, you should create…

18. Technical supportp. 11

    StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product…

19. Warranty informationp. 11

    This product is backed by a two-year warranty. StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following…