[SOLVED] M.2 Slot not working?

[keef_ca]

I have an Asus B540-Pro with an AMD 5-3600 and the mb has two M.2 slots. I have two M.2 drives and they both work in M2_1 however neither is seen in M2_2. Before I send the mb back is there a BIOS setting (or anything) I need to set for it to see the 2nd M.2 slot?

I'm pretty sure there is not however if I don't ask....

thanks all

 

[USAFRet]

What specific drives?
Link to your specific motherboard?

Not all M.2 ports can take both types of M.2 drives...SATA and/or NVMe.

 

[richiestang_78]

I assume you mean the ASUS Tuf B450-Pro motherboard

Also what M.2 specifically do you have. with model number.

 

[keef_ca]

TUF B450-PRO GAMING | Motherboards | ASUS USA

Powered by 3rd & 2nd generation AMD® Ryzen™ AM4 processors, the ASUS TUF B450-PRO Gaming delivers 24/7 performance. Embrace reliability and stability with ASUS TUF Protection to ensure your components longevity by protecting Integrated DRAM, gigabit LAN , USB 3.1 Gen2 and graphic card deliver...

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WD 500gb 3D NAND SATA SSD m.2 2280
Torosus TN8 120gb

I thought if the drive psychically fit then it would work. Page 1-3 in the online manual has alot of info on M.2 slots. I cannot make much of it, I got a headache just looking at it.

thanks

 

[USAFRet]

Only ONE of those M.2 ports will support a SATA M.2 drive.

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1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 2.0 x4)*3

 

[keef_ca]

Only ONE of those M.2 ports will support a SATA M.2 drive.

TUF B450-PRO GAMING｜Motherboards｜ASUS USA

ASUS TUF Gaming motherboards distill essential elements of the latest Intel® platform and combine them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, each ASUS TUF Gaming...

www.asus.com

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 2.0 x4)*3

Thanks alot. I really appreciate it. What SSD drive is not SATA? I think I would like a 2nd one again however I'd rather not buy it wrong. If you have a moment could you link to a drive on Amazon. That would assure I do not waste precious funds.....

thanks again

 

[USAFRet]

Samsung 970 EVO, 500GB, $88
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-500GB-MZ-V7E500BW/dp/B07BN4NJ2J

Intel 660p, 512GB, $68
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-660p-Solid-State-Drive/dp/B07GCCPD28

Here, the Intel is the better choice. The second port on your board sis only PCIe 2.0, and the 'faster' Samsung will be hampered in that port.

 

[keef_ca]

Samsung 970 EVO, 500GB, $88
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-500GB-MZ-V7E500BW/dp/B07BN4NJ2J

Intel 660p, 512GB, $68
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-660p-Solid-State-Drive/dp/B07GCCPD28

Here, the Intel is the better choice. The second port on your board sis only PCIe 2.0, and the 'faster' Samsung will be hampered in that port.

Again my thanks for your time.