https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:01:47 +0000 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:24:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17114 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=83866&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#83866 Author: scostigan
Subject: 17114
Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 11:24am

I have a question about how to determine which nvme is which in the bios. The NVME sanitation tool does not specify which is which

I have two identical Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB and I can not determine which is what slot.

Any help.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:24:20 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=83866&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#83866 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81853&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81853 Author: ASRock_TSD
Subject: 17114
Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 8:13pm

Dear Ronr,

Thanks for pointing that out!

We have corrected the previous information that was sent to the @Cdrbuck.

M.2_4 slots are reserved for future processors, for those of whom are using M.2 x3, please install to M.2_1/2/3 slots.

With thanks,
ASRock TSD

Edited by ASRock_TSD - 01 Dec 2020 at 8:25pm]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:13:41 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81853&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81853 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81817&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81817 Author: ronr
Subject: 17114
Posted: 30 Nov 2020 at 9:15am

I have the same question but, on my board, the M2_1 slot is also on the left side of the board (rear) and the slot labelled M2_4 is on the right side (near the center of the board). M2_2 and M2_3 are also on the same side as M2_4. Exactly as they appear in the online and my printed manual.

If I orient my cards in the same direction, then I would be using M2_4 and M2_2; but the manual says to use M2_1 and M2_2. (Other than on the diagram, the manual does not even mention the M2_4 slot).

Are you certain the cards should be oriented the same way? If so, it would seem the manual and the printing on the MB are incorrect.]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:15:06 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81817&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81817 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81117&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81117 Author: Cdrbuck
Subject: 17114
Posted: 02 Nov 2020 at 4:52pm

Thanks, your answers are quick, short, to the point, and actually answer the question. PERFECT!!!

Regards,
Cdrbuck]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:52:25 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81117&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81117 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81116&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81116 Author: ASRock_TSD
Subject: 17114
Posted: 02 Nov 2020 at 4:33pm

Dear Cdrbuck,

The M.2_4 is a reserved slot for the future processor.

Kindly use the M.2_1/2/3 slots.

With thanks,
ASRock TSD

Edited by ASRock_TSD - 01 Dec 2020 at 8:11pm]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:33:39 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81116&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81116 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81047&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81047 Author: Cdrbuck
Subject: 17114
Posted: 31 Oct 2020 at 12:36am

Perfect! Just one question, the M2-1 is the same slot as the M2-4. One connector is labeled M2-1 and is oriented to left side of the board. The other connector is labeled M2?? and is oriented in the opposite direction. The orientation on the board for the M2-1 connector is different from the M2-2 and the M2-3 connector. Does it matter if I use the M2-1 or M2-4, or should the orientation be the same for all the M2 SSD?™s?

Thanks again for the help.

Cdrbuck
]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:36:24 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81047&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81047 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81032&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81032 Author: ASRock_TSD
Subject: 17114
Posted: 30 Oct 2020 at 3:46pm

Dear Cdrbuck,

Thanks for posting!

Regarding your question, kindly install the M.2 to 1st and 2nd M.2 slot.

Please be noted that when M2_2 is used, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 will be disabled.
When installing the SATA SSD, kindly install the different SATA ports that are not disabled.

With thanks,
ASRock TSD]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:46:01 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81032&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81032 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17114&PID=81016&title=z490-taichi-nvme-ssd-question#81016 Author: Cdrbuck
Subject: 17114
Posted: 30 Oct 2020 at 2:00am

I have two Samsung 970 EVO PLUS NVMe M.2. My new ASRock Z490 Taichung board has M2_1 - M2_4. I also have two Samsung SSD?™s. Which M2 slots should I use for the NVMe M.2 SSD?™s?
Cdrbuck
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