M.2 NVMe to PCIe X16 Adapter Card – M Key 2230–2280
M.2 NVMe to PCIe X16 Adapter Card – M Key 2230–2280
Unlock Full-Speed NVMe Performance with a PCIe X16 Slot
The M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe 3.0 X16 Adapter Card lets you install any M-Key M.2 NVMe SSD into a standard PCIe X16 slot on your desktop motherboard — no tools, no fuss, no assembly required. Whether you're adding a boot drive, expanding storage, or upgrading an older system, this compact PCB adapter bridges the gap between your M.2 SSD and your motherboard's expansion slot instantly.
Made in Mainland China.
Key Features
- Broad PCIe Compatibility: Fully compliant with PCI Express Specification Revision 3.0, and backward compatible with PCIe v2.0 and v1.0 motherboards — works with virtually any desktop platform.
- Universal M.2 Drive Support: Supports all M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs in form factors 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, and 80mm drives).
- No Driver Needed: Plug-and-play on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (32 & 64-bit), and Linux — your OS detects it automatically.
- PCIe X16 Slot, X4 Bandwidth: Installs into any PCIe X16 physical slot and operates at PCIe 3.0 X4 speeds, delivering fast, reliable SSD throughput.
- SATA Spec 3.0 Compliant: Also compliant with Serial ATA Specification Revision 3.0 for maximum compatibility.
- Quality PCB Construction: Built on a high-quality PCB substrate for stable signal integrity and long-term reliability.
- No Assembly Required: Simply insert your M.2 SSD into the onboard connector, seat the card into your PCIe X16 slot, and you're done.
Specifications
| Bus Slot | PCIe X16 Rev 3.0 (X4 bandwidth) |
| Media Interface | 1 × M.2 Key-M NVMe SSD Connector |
| Supported SSD Types | M.2 Key-M NVMe |
| Supported SSD Sizes | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 |
| Compatible OS | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32 & 64-bit), Linux |
| Material | PCB |
| Assembly Required | No |
What's in the Box
- 1 × M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe 3.0 X16 Adapter Card
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this M.2 NVMe to PCIe X16 adapter work with my older PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 motherboard?
A: Yes! This adapter is fully backward compatible with PCIe v2.0 and v1.0 motherboards, so even older systems can take advantage of an M.2 NVMe SSD upgrade. Simply seat the card into any available PCIe X16 physical slot.
Q: Which M.2 NVMe SSD form factors are supported?
A: This adapter supports M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs in all standard form factors: 2230 (30mm), 2242 (42mm), 2260 (60mm), and 2280 (80mm). Note that it supports NVMe protocol only — M.2 SATA SSDs are not compatible.
Q: Do I need to install any drivers to use this PCIe M.2 adapter?
A: No drivers are required. This adapter is plug-and-play on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), and most Linux distributions. Your operating system will detect the installed NVMe SSD automatically.
Q: Does this adapter use the full X16 bandwidth of the PCIe slot?
A: The adapter physically fits into a PCIe X16 slot but operates at PCIe 3.0 X4 electrical bandwidth — which is more than sufficient for the maximum throughput of M.2 NVMe SSDs available today.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.