Install M.2 NVMe SSD on Z97 Pro4?

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   Just read about the speed improvement of the M.2 NVMe SSD's and wondering if I could install one on my Z97 Pro4. It's been so long since I last upgraded I've forgotten the terminology so I'll need know how to do it if it can been done.
Thanks, Kerry

MOBO: ASRock Z97 Pro 4
BIOS: version 6/12/2015
Processor: i7-4790K 4.1 - 4.4 GHz, cores, 8MB Cache (Model: BX80646I74790K)
CPU Cooling: Intel Heatsink Fan Thermal Controlled
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400MHz C11, 1.65v
Power Supply: Ultra 600 3X ULT40073
PCX Video: nVidia GeForce GTS 450, PCI-Express 2.0, dual Monitor DVI, DVI, Mini-HDMI,Wireless Type: 802.11bgn
Monitors: 30??Dell and 19??ViewSonic 
Samsung SSD 850 Pro, 256GB C:
OCZ Vertex 256GB
SSD: Samsung Portable SSD T5
Router: TRENDnet?�s AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-818DRU
Windows 10 Pro X64
Modem: SMC Networks D3CM1604 Modem (DOCSIS 3.0, 16x4 Channel Bonding) Approved for Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Spectrum Internet: 250 Mbps. 

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Kerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2017 Status: Offline Points: 213	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Install M.2 NVMe SSD on Z97 Pro4? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 8:57am
	Just read about the speed improvement of the M.2 NVMe SSD's and wondering if I could install one on my Z97 Pro4. It's been so long since I last upgraded I've forgotten the terminology so I'll need know how to do it if it can been done. Thanks, Kerry MOBO: ASRock Z97 Pro 4 BIOS: version 6/12/2015 Processor: i7-4790K 4.1 - 4.4 GHz, cores, 8MB Cache (Model: BX80646I74790K) CPU Cooling: Intel Heatsink Fan Thermal Controlled Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400MHz C11, 1.65v Power Supply: Ultra 600 3X ULT40073 PCX Video: nVidia GeForce GTS 450, PCI-Express 2.0, dual Monitor DVI, DVI, Mini-HDMI,Wireless Type: 802.11bgn Monitors: 30??Dell and 19??ViewSonic Samsung SSD 850 Pro, 256GB C: OCZ Vertex 256GB SSD: Samsung Portable SSD T5 Router: TRENDnet?�s AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-818DRU Windows 10 Pro X64 Modem: SMC Networks D3CM1604 Modem (DOCSIS 3.0, 16x4 Channel Bonding) Approved for Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Spectrum Internet: 250 Mbps.

Kerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2017 Status: Offline Points: 213	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2019 at 6:39pm
	Is this the right place to ask this question?

ASRock_TSD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ASRock_Official Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Status: Offline Points: 8037	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASRock_TSD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 2019 at 10:28am
	Dear Kerry, Thanks for posting your query to ASRock forum. This is technical support from ASRock. Let me help you out with this question, Z97 Pro4 does support NVMe M.2 since BIOS version 2.50. However, the speed will be limited to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s) comparing with full speed Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). So, with NVMe installed to the system, the speed will still be slightly higher compared with using SATA SSD. With thanks, ASRock TSD

Kerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2017 Status: Offline Points: 213	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec 2019 at 6:56pm
	Thanks TSD, Too bad. It looked exciting. Given my components can you suggest something that might get me some noticeable speed? I'm not a gamer; I spend hours each day emailing, opening/closing apps, editing, saving and maintaining websites. Much thanks, Kerry

Kerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2017 Status: Offline Points: 213	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan 2020 at 8:36pm
	I've decided to get the Samsung® 970 EVO Plus 500GB PCIe 3.0 Solid-State Drive however, I can't find the v2.50 BIOS update. I'm wanting to do a clean install of W10 Pro and have it be the C: (boot drive). Kerry

Kerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2017 Status: Offline Points: 213	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jan 2020 at 10:02am
	Should I be asking for help some place else? I'd like assurance that the Samsung® 970 EVO Plus 500GB PCIe 3.0 Solid-State Drive will work with my Z97 Pro4. Thanks, Kerry

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	Support page for your board: Steps to find it https://www.asrock.com/mb/index.asp https://www.asrock.com/mb/index.asp#AllProduct https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z97%20Pro4/index.asp#BIOS
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Dazzysonic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Jan 2020 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dazzysonic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 2020 at 12:27pm
	Hi, I have tried installing a Samsung 970 m.2 nvme evo plus with an Orico pcie 3 x 16 adapter card but cannot get it to boot the OS. No matter what order in the boot manager, it just freezes when it boots up to Windows 10 clean install. My bios is updated to the latest 2.6.1 Does this board support booting from Nvme pcie 3 x 16 or x4 expansion cards ? The m.2 slot boots fine but at gen 2 speeds. I obviously want to get it to perform at full speed. Is this possible ? Thanks
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