Introduction
Recommendations
- Intended for desktop PCs.
- Seagate® M.2 NVMe® SSDs come in the single-sided or double-sided M.2 2280 form factor with the following maximum dimensions: 80.85mm (L) x 24.15mm (W) x 3.58mm (H). Verify that your system provides enough space for installation.
- For optimal performance, provide sufficient airflow and cooling. Use a motherboard-integrated heatsink and cooling system.
Before installation
IMPORTANT Make certain your computer's BIOS is up to date before installing M.2 SSD. See your computer or motherboard documentation for information on how to access the BIOS.
- Most motherboards have more than one M.2 slot available for SSD drives. Before installing M.2 NVMe SSD:
- Determine the appropriate M.2 slot on your motherboard. If another SSD drive is already installed in the slot, you'll need to remove it during the installation.
- Decide whether you want to install your computer operating system on M.2 SSD and use it as your primary drive. See your computer or motherboard documentation for details on how to boot from M.2 SSD.
- If you need to transfer files from another drive to M.2 SSD, consider how you will move your data or clone your drive before starting the installation.
Precautions
- Unpack the SSD.
- Inspect the SSD for any damages.
- For the safety of your SSD, take precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge. Power down and power drain your computer according to the instructions provided in the computer product documentation.
- Back up the data from the existing storage device.
Parts
Seagate M.2 NVMe SSD
System Requirements
- M.2 (M key) slot with compatible PCIe® interface. To ensure your system can utilize the full potential of your SSD, verify that both your motherboard and CPU support the same PCIe generation as your SSD.
- Windows® 10 or higher
Appropriate screwdriver and screw to fasten M.2 SSD to your motherboard.