-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
- HP Community
- Desktops
- Desktop Hardware and Upgrade Questions
- Does anyone know how to add a SSD m.2 nvme in the pcie x16 f...

Create an account on the HP Community to personalize your profile and ask a question
01-18-2021 12:12 PM
Hi. Does anyone know how to add a SSD m.2 nvme in the pcie x16 for an i7 HP compaq pro 6300 sff? I'd like to use it as the new boot device.
Trying to get a Sabrent ROcket Q nvme pcie m.2 2280 ssd 1tb with a Riitop pcie 3.0 4/8/16x to work. Windows 10 disk management sees it. I cloned it from a source drive but cant get the BIOs to recognize it. I cant seem to find an update for the BIOs either. Appreciate any help. Thanks.
01-18-2021 04:34 PM - edited 01-18-2021 04:39 PM
Hi.
You can use a PCIe M.2 NVME adapter to install a data drive when the motherboard does not support M.2 boot options.
But you will not be able to use this drive as a boot device. The BIOS can't see this drive as a bootable device.
This function does exist when the BIOS and chipset do not support native M.2 boot support.
Regards