Mini PCI-E adapter Z170 ITX

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   Hi,

I have the [URL=https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z170%20Gaming-ITXac/]Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac[/URL].

It has a half-size mini-PCI Express slot, which comes pre-populated with a WiFi/BT module.

I want to install a different PCI-E device ([URL=https://www.vive.com/eu/wireless-adapter/]Vive wireless adapter[/URL] PCIe WiGig card).

I purchased this [URL=https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01HQ40D9U]PCI to MiniPCI Adapter Cable[/URL] in the hopes it would allow me to connect the card but it doesn't seem to be working.

In theory, should this work? Is the connector on the board actually connected to a PCIe lane in the chipset or can it only be used with the included WiFi module?

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mfamphlett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Nov 2018 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote mfamphlett Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Mini PCI-E adapter Z170 ITX Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 7:02am
	Hi, I have the [URL=https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z170%20Gaming-ITXac/]Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac[/URL]. It has a half-size mini-PCI Express slot, which comes pre-populated with a WiFi/BT module. I want to install a different PCI-E device ([URL=https://www.vive.com/eu/wireless-adapter/]Vive wireless adapter[/URL] PCIe WiGig card). I purchased this [URL=https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01HQ40D9U]PCI to MiniPCI Adapter Cable[/URL] in the hopes it would allow me to connect the card but it doesn't seem to be working. In theory, should this work? Is the connector on the board actually connected to a PCIe lane in the chipset or can it only be used with the included WiFi module?