Question Windows won't boot after replacing Intel Optane with an M.2 SSD ?

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How would I now check to make sure the SSD is running correctly and up to it's caliber?
And anything else i should do when installing a new SSD?

You should check trim status.
With SSD - TRIM should be enabled.

https://recoverit.wondershare.com/harddrive-errors/enable-or-disable-trim-on-ssd.html

You can run some SSD benchmarks.

AS SSD Benchmark

A free tool to check SSD performance

as-ssd-benchmark.en.softonic.com

Any bios settings to adjust such as Enabling Fast Boot or anything else?

No.
It can cause problems, when enabled. Better leave Fast boot disabled.
With SSD - boot times are insanely fast anyway.