[SOLVED] M.2 from a Dell

[Johnehm]

I just aquired 5 M.2 sticks from Dell Computers. I have no idea of their status. I was thinking of putting them on my ASRock Z370 MB to test them. Are former Dell components compatible with Non-Dell MBs? One's a Samsung but the other 4 look fairly generic to me.

 

[Lafong]

I'd expect they would be compatible assuming the dimensions are supported by your motherboard. 2280 or whatever.

Any identifying lingo on any of the components on the M.2s?

 

[SkyNetRising]

I was thinking of putting them on my ASRock Z370 MB to test them.

Which model ASRock Z370 ?
Some M.2 slots may disable certain sata ports.
Some M.2 slots may support only SATA or NVME drives (not both).

 

[Johnehm]

The first 3 are Intel SSDSCKKF256H6, #4 is a SKhynix SC308 (These first 4 have the dual slots on the insertion end.) and the 5th one is SKhynix PC300NVMe with one slot. They're not a lot by any means but they were free.

I admit it. I threw them in a box and hadn't really looked at them until now. With just a little searching I'm getting the feeling that they're okay for my PC. I was just worried that I might fry something in my MB. These were also included in some scrap where I work and they tend to be fairly wasteful of quite serviceable electronics so they may be fine. If they've gone bad will there be any harm for me to try installing them? FWIW, my PC is a self build so I'm somewhat experienced.

Thanks for answering.
Johnehm

 

[Johnehm]

Which model ASRock Z370 ?
Some M.2 slots may disable certain sata ports.
Some M.2 slots may support only SATA or NVME drives (not both).

ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac

 

[SkyNetRising]

I was just worried that I might fry something in my MB.

Should be safe to use them.
M.2 slots on your board support both sata and nvme drives.

 

[Lafong]

I see that long serial number Intel being sold on ebay and identified as an Intel 540 series.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Intel...ATA-256GB-Solid-State-SSD-0PCFF9/153326051136

 

[Johnehm]

Should be safe to use them.
M.2 slots on your board support both sata and nvme drives.

Thanks! Now to find out if they still function.

 

[Bob.B]

Thanks! Now to find out if they still function.

If you want to be extra careful get an usb to m.2 adapter.
Should be able to test each m.2 with no risk to your pc.