Tripp Lite P970-U2M2 User manual

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M.2 to U.2 Adapter for M.2
PCIe NVMe SSD, SFF-8639
Model: P970-U2M2
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• Enhance your PC’s speed and increase internal storage by
adding an M.2 NVMe SSD via an available U.2 (SFF-8639)
compatible interface on your motherboard
• Supports B+M Key SATA M.2 SSD and M-Key NVMe M.2
SSD
• Compatible with 2242, 2260 and 2280 SSD sizes
• Compatible with Tripp Lite’s PCE-U2-PX4 (sold separately)
U.2 to PCIe adapter to assemble an NVMe M.2 SSD into a
motherboard’s PCIe port
• PCle M.2 SSD speeds provide ultra-fast data access to your
computer
• Compatible with PCle 3.0 motherboards; backward
compatible with PCle 2.0 and PCle 1.0
• Compatible with Windows 7 and above and macOS High
Sierra and above
• No external power required
Features

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• P970-U2M2 M.2 to U.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Adapter
• SSD Mounting Hardware
• Quick Start Guide
• Computer with an available U.2 port on its motherboard (or
M.2 to U.2 adapter, such as Tripp Lite’s PCE-U2-PX4, sold
separately. See tripplite.com for details.)
• B-Key or B+M Key SATA M.2 SSD or M-Key NVMe M.2 SSD
• Computer running Windows 7 or above, or macOS High
Sierra and above
Optional Hardware
• PCE-U2-PX4 U.2 to PCIe Adapter (Sold Separately)
Package Contents
System Requirements

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Notes:
• The following installation diagrams and instructions refer to the
P970-U2M2 being used with Tripp Lite’s PCE-U2-PX4 U.2 to
PCIe Adapter (sold separately) to establish an M.2 module in a
computer’s PCIe port. The P970-U2M2 can be used directly with a
motherboard that features an available U.2 port or other M.2-to-U.2
docks.
• PCI Express cards are static-sensitive devices that require proper
handling. An anti-static ESD wrist strap (such as Tripp Lite’s P999-
000, sold separately) or similar device should always be used when
handling.
• Handle the card with care when installing. Hold it by the edges and
not the interface connectors.
• When disconnecting the drive, go through the proper disconnection
steps of your operating system to safely remove it. Removing the
drive prior to proper disconnection can result in losing or corrupting
data stored on the drive.
• Ifyourdrivehasnotbeenformatted,youwillrstneedtoformatit
using your computer’s disk management utility to copy and access
les.
Installation
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M.2 B-KEY
U.2 Transport
interface
M.2 M-KEY

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Installation
1. Connect an M-Key M.2 and/or B-Key M.2 SSD, or B+M Key
SSD, to the appropriate slots on the P970-U2M2.
2. Secure the SSD into place using the included SSD
mounting hardware.

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Installation
3. Connect the U.2 connector of the P970-U2M2 into the U.2
input slot of the PCE-U2-PX4 (sold separately). Be sure
to follow the instructions in the notes above to ensure the
equipment is not damaged by static discharge or improper
handling.
Note: The P970-U2M2 inserts into the U.2 slot of the PCE-U2-PX4
with the M.2 SSD(s) facing downward.
U.2 connector
SATA interface
PCIe×4 interface

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Installation
4. Secure the P970-U2M2 into place with the PCE-U2-PX4
using the mounting hardware that is included with the PCE-
U2-PX4 (sold separately)
5. Power down the desired computer and unplug its power
cord. Then, disconnect all peripheral devices (monitor,
keyboard, mouse, etc.).
6. Remove the cover from your PC to locate the motherboard
and available PCI Express ports.

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Installation
7. Insert the PCIe x4 interface of the PCE-U2-PX4 into the
open PCI Express port of the computer’s motherboard.
8. Connect the 7-pin SATA cable included with the PCE-U2-
PX4 between the SATA interface port on the PCE-U2-PX4
and the 7-pin SATA port on the computer’s motherboard.

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Installation
9. Fix the full-prole bracket of the PCE-U2-PX4 into place
in the computer’s tower panel using the bracket screws
included with the PCE-U2-PX4 (if applicable).
10. Place the cover back onto the computer and reconnect its
power cord and peripheral devices.
11. Your adapter is now ready for use.

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Operation
1. After turning your computer back on, locate the
“Computer Management” system tool and go to the “Disk
Management” dropdown menu to nd the new disk.
2. Before formatting the new disk, make sure to delete the
volume.
3. Right-click the External Disk icon you want to format. Click
on “New Simple Volume”.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen, choose the partition
size and click “Next” to nish.
5. The new hard disk volume will be found in the list of drive
locations on your computer.
6. Once found, it is ready for use.