M.2 slot not available

WA3ERQ
WA3ERQ Member Posts: 7

Tinkerer
edited December 2023 in 2020 Archives
Is it possible that an open M.2 slot is not active in the AN515-43?  I purchased a 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 to populate the open M.2 slot but the system does not recognize the drive.  Support indicated that it is not listed as a compatible drive but I've never heard of this before.  When I check which drives to select, it indicated NVMe which is what the drive is.  They recommended one from Kingston but I can't find the part number provided.  This model does not allow for a typical SSD so my only option is to add another M.2 for more storage.   Was I supposed to do something while installing the M.2 so that it could be recognized?

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  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    edited January 2020 Answer ✓
    M2 slot 1 NVMe PCLe
    M2 slot 2 SATA

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  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
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    My apologies you are quite right, I was writing an answer for a different model at the same time and mixed the two answers up  =)



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  • WA3ERQ
    WA3ERQ Member Posts: 7

    Tinkerer
    When I do a search for M.2 drives for the AN515-43, it indicates NVMe as the only option.  The Samsung that I have is NVMe.
  • WA3ERQ
    WA3ERQ Member Posts: 7

    Tinkerer
    Please disregard.  I was unaware that M.2 also comes in SATA and that is what is compatible with my system for slot 2.  
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    edited January 2020 Answer ✓
    M2 slot 1 NVMe PCLe
    M2 slot 2 SATA

    Please click YES if I answered your question

    I am not an ACER employee
    Thank you and have a blessed day  B)

    ★★ ACE Pathfinder 2019★★

  • WA3ERQ
    WA3ERQ Member Posts: 7

    Tinkerer
    Thanks for the response, however, slot 2 is only SATA and not NVMe.  I found that out by trying an NVMe drive that was not recognized.  But I do appreciate the reply.
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    My apologies you are quite right, I was writing an answer for a different model at the same time and mixed the two answers up  =)



    Please click YES if I answered your question

    I am not an ACER employee
    Thank you and have a blessed day  B)

    ★★ ACE Pathfinder 2019★★

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