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‎10-11-2020 12:40 AM - last edited on ‎10-11-2020 06:30 AM by Retired

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Product: HP S01-PF0316D slim desktop tower
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have a lot of documents, pdf books and pics I want to put on additional storage in my new HP pc.

I wish to upgrade the memory storage space. I see there are 2 M.2 slots for expansion but I would like details how to install the correct storage memory in the correct slots. (eg, the right length and key etc).

I really would like to speak face to face with someone in Sydney about this. Can someone please reply to me directly at my email below. Thanks. 🙂

Regards,

Robert [Personal Information Removed].

[Personal Information Removed]

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‎10-11-2020 10:55 AM - edited ‎10-11-2020 11:24 AM

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@Intrepidman,

First of all, your mixing definitions. Storage is not memory.

RAM is memory, and it is not saved.  RAM is defined here.

Expansion slots

  • One PCIe x16 socket (for discrete graphics card)
  • One PCIe x1 socket
  • One M.2 socket 1, key A
  • Two M.2 socket 3, key M (one for SSD card PCIe x4)

According to the specs, it has a 512GB NVMe PCIEx4 SSD. The other socket 3, Key M is not defined. An educated guess would be that socket is for a 16/32GB Optane card.  Stay away from that socket.

No one has ever seen that Milton motherboard. I did find a page that listed SATA 3.5" 1TB hard drive, so it must have some SATA data headers.  Install either a 3.5" or 2.5" (adapter tray needed) hard drive. Ideal for storage,  2TB to 4TB. Re-assign your folders (but not the download folder) to the new storage hard drive.

Your computer uses unique cabling to power the motherboard, DVD drive, and the 2 allowed hard drives.

 

PS<> You will have to endure the hardship of asking about in Sydney for help yourself by googling "sydney au computer clubs". There are several for seniors.  IMHO, more gentle.

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‎10-11-2020 10:55 AM - edited ‎10-11-2020 11:24 AM

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@Intrepidman,

First of all, your mixing definitions. Storage is not memory.

RAM is memory, and it is not saved.  RAM is defined here.

Expansion slots

  • One PCIe x16 socket (for discrete graphics card)
  • One PCIe x1 socket
  • One M.2 socket 1, key A
  • Two M.2 socket 3, key M (one for SSD card PCIe x4)

According to the specs, it has a 512GB NVMe PCIEx4 SSD. The other socket 3, Key M is not defined. An educated guess would be that socket is for a 16/32GB Optane card.  Stay away from that socket.

No one has ever seen that Milton motherboard. I did find a page that listed SATA 3.5" 1TB hard drive, so it must have some SATA data headers.  Install either a 3.5" or 2.5" (adapter tray needed) hard drive. Ideal for storage,  2TB to 4TB. Re-assign your folders (but not the download folder) to the new storage hard drive.

Your computer uses unique cabling to power the motherboard, DVD drive, and the 2 allowed hard drives.

 

PS<> You will have to endure the hardship of asking about in Sydney for help yourself by googling "sydney au computer clubs". There are several for seniors.  IMHO, more gentle.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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‎10-14-2020 09:45 AM

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The OP sent me a PM saying he took the advice, and successfully installed a 2TB hard drive.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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