Windows 10: M.2 ssd's

Hi all just to ask I have a asus z170ar I have a intell 520 ssd and just wanted to upgrade to a m.2
and was looking at a samsung nvme m.2 960 evo 500gig or a pro, my mob say it is a m.2 pcie m type.
would it fit?

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inaccessible M.2 SSD boot device

Dear Andre,

many thanks for the help. As I explained, I look for a solution where I do not have to reinstall all my software, that will take me again a lot of time. As for now, the SAME desktop does power up with a SATA disk using the actual Windows 10 pro, so I can
just start the programs I need from the (now non-system) M.2 SSD drive, almost all of them. That buys me time until Microsoft fixes this bug.

In any case, I downloaded the 1703 version as you suggested and I will try your solution once I have more time (and the nerves). I think the guys writing the Spectre updates forgot an if/then regarding devices on PCH. It can be also the case that some drivers
did have some "uncovered" security flaws, which now flew out. MS is suspect by default, given the company history but they improved a lot lately.

Many thanks again,

With best regards,

Paul

 

inaccessible M.2 SSD boot device

Try simplifying your configuration by keeping only your mouse and keyboard attached, that means:

Disconnecting multiple display monitors.

Remove discrete video cards, use the on-board graphics if your motherboard supports it.

Swap out memory modules - a RAM module might be corrupt - you can also ensure RAM sticks are installed slots 1 and 3. Your RAM modules might be corrupt, try scanning them for errors.

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-the-memory...

If you have more than one hard disk installed, disconnect all except the target disk where Windows 10 will be installed.

Reset your BIOS Defaults.
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-...

Also:

Try resetting your BIOS defaults:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-...

If that does not work and you have a desktop computer...

Power down

Unplug it

Open the system unit

Remove the CMOS CR-2032 chip

Plug it in, start the machine, wait 10 seconds

Power down, unplug it, reinstall the CMOS CR-2032 chip

Plug it in again, power up

Disconnect all external devices, since connected devices can sometimes confuse setup.

If setup is successful after performing these tasks, you can reinstall each removed component.

I am going to recommend you downgrade to Windows 10 1703.

Step 1: download Windows 10 1703 from the following link:

https://tb.rg-adguard.net/index.php?sid=74a7cf5...

Choose the following:

- Windows Final

- Windows 10, version 1703

- Windows 10 Pro + Home

- English

- x64 (64 bit) x32 (32 bit)

Step 2: create a bootable copy

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

Step 3: perform a custom install

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

There are some compatibility issues with Windows 10 version 1709 and certain hardware or software. There is no explanation why a lot of these problems are happening in Windows 10 1709, but the release is significantly flawed. Software and Hardware that once
worked in previous versions, just suddenly stops working in Windows 10 1709 after an upgrade and sometimes loses functionality or stability.

 

Yes....this is from your manual.





The 2242/2260/2280/22110 designate the size of M.2 it is, where the first 2 digits are width last 2 digits are the length. It's in mm (millimeters). Your board supports all lengths.

Here's one from newegg.com......
SAMSUNG 960 EVO M.2 500GB NVMe PCI-Express 3.0 x4 Internal Solid State Drive MZ-V6E500BW - Newegg.com

click on specs then scroll down to the bottom and you see it's dimensions.

 

Please advise if you notice a significant speed improvement after this upgrade.

 

Well. I didn't in normal use although it's at least 2 times as fast as SATA SSDs. Shaved a second or two from BOOT times and as much on opening programs installed on it. I bought it because it was a deal I couldn't resist and all my SATA ports are in use.

 

Question: With your mobo that has the M.2 SSD, when adding it does it take away 2 of your SATA ports. I only has because of mine, which does because of the shared lanes, I lose 2 SATA ports. Have they fixed that with the latest mobo's?

 

No, it doesn't, all 10 SATA are available.

 

I had noticed speed increase in boot times but general daily use doesn't alter that much.

 

At the bottom of the pic, it says to change SATA mode with SATA Express. How do you do that?

 

I bought a Dell Inspiron 15 5577 model laptop last summer (is sold as a gaming laptop but I bought it for use in my recording studio). It has a 7th gen i5 CPU and an M.2 SSD. I haven't actually timed it, but visually it boots as fast as my i7 6700K desktop that has an EVO 850 SSD. Same way opening programs, visually as fast as the desktop.

 

I have a Samsung 960 Evo with W7, and a 860 Pro with W10, and I can not feel any difference *Smile

If it weren`t for the GUI I`d never know the difference, more or less.