Are All M 2 Slots NVMe Capable?

M.2, formerly known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors.

It replaces the mSATA standard, which uses the PCI Express Mini Card physical card layout and connectors.

M.2 is very versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including SSDs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE cards. It is also available in different sizes to accommodate different needs. The most common are the 22110 and 2280 form factors, which are respectively 110 mm (4.

3 in) and 80 mm (3.1 in) long.2 slots can be found on almost all modern laptops, as well as many desktop motherboards.

They are usually located on the side or back of the motherboard, near the PCIe slots.

All M 2 Slots are not NVMe capable. Only some of the M 2 slots support NVMe drives due to different connector types used on the slots themselves.

The most common type of connector used for M 2 slots that support NVMe drives is the PCIe 3.0 x4 connector, which is also known as an M keyed connector.