M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter: The adapter allows you to convert one PCIe X1 slot on your motherboard to an M.2 Key M slot, thus enabling you to install an M.2 NVMe SSD into this PCIe X1 slot. Advantage and Disadvantage: The advantage is that instead of taking up the X16 slot on the motherboard, it utilizes the free PCIE X1 slot on the motherboard. The disadvantage is that it only has the maximum bandwidth of PCIE X1, and can not reach PCIe X4 full-speed No limit to the capacity of the M.2 NVMe SSD: Support 2T/4T (Note: Support 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe (NVMe/AHCI) 4.0/3.0 M.2 SSD, not support M.2 SATA SSD) Support OS Booting: Reinstall the OS, and set up BIOS/UEFI boot from this M.2 NVMe SSD (Note: Some motherboards are too old to support OS booting. In this case, M.2 NVMe SSDs can be used as storage disks) OS compatibility: Plug-and-play in Windows 11/10/8/Linux/Mac OS (Note: Not support Windows 7). The new M.2 NVMe SSD needs to be initialized and formatted before it can be recognized by the computer host. It comes with an M.2 heatsink kit (22x70x6mm aluminum body) for cooling up to 5°C-30°C Accessories: Pre-installed 12cm regular-profile bracket, 8cm low-profile bracket, M.2 Heatsink kits (SSD standoff for 2230/2242/2260 position installation, M.2 screw, thermal pad, etc) GLOTRENDS PA09-X1-HS M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter with M.2 Heatsink for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation