Installation Instructions

The M.2 controller provides additional installation flexibility with a dual-profile design that fits standard or low-
profile cases, so it’s the perfect solution for small form-factor or full-sized computers.
Get up and running quickly
This M.2 SSD controller card is easy to install, with native OS support and no additional drivers or software
required.
The PEX2M2 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
Access and recover data from almost any M.2 SSD, such as drives pulled from laptops and other
computers
Connect an M.2 drive to your computer through PCI Express
Install your operating system on an M.2 drive for fast access, while keeping larger platter drives available
for bulk storage
Get the most out of your SSDs by installing two AHCI SATA III drives discreetly inside your computer
tower
Features
Improve system performance, recover data, or create a redundant data backup by adding two M.2 solid-
state drives (SSD) to your desktop PC
Wide installation compatibility, with support for virtually all M.2 NGFF drives (22110, 2280, 2260, 2242,
2230)
Two M.2 B-Key onboard sockets that support SATA III transfer speeds up to 6Gbps
Adjustable stand-offs, and multiple mounting holes support 110mm, 80mm, 60mm, 42mm, and 30mm
SSDs
Fast, hassle-free setup with native OS support
Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
PCIe bus-powered, or powered by your computer’s power supply using a 4-pin floppy power connector
(small drive power)
Equipped with a full-profile bracket, includes a half-height/low-profile bracket for installation in small form-
factor computers
Installs into x4, x8, or x16 PCIe slots
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