This PCIe 3.0 x4 Host Adapter for M.2 NGFF PCIe SSD allows the M.2 (PCIe) to be installed onto the standard PCI Express slot in the main board. It is designed to work only with 'M' key M.2 PCIe SSD such as Samsung XP941 SSD. Not compatible with a 'B' key M.2 PCIe x2 SSD or 'B' key M.2 SATA SSD. Features: o Convert M.2 NGFF PCIe based SSD to work in main board PCIe x4 bus slot o PCI Express 3.0 x4 Lane Host adapter o Supports PCIe Gen3 and PCIe Gen2 M.2 NGFF 80mm, 60mm, 42mm SSD o M.2 NGFF type 2280-D5-M connector on board o Movable M.2 NGFF stand-off and multiple plated-holes supports type 2280, 2260 and 2242 SSD o Supports PCIe 1.0 ,PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 motherboard o Supports dual-sided SSD module 1.5mm component height on the top and bottom side o Compliant with 39Gbps PCI Express 3.0 o Pin header on board for drive LED connection o Low Profile PCIe Form Factor o Regular size PCIe bracket on board and Low Profile bracket included o Transparent to the operating system and no driver required o Supports any OS like Windows, Mac and Linux o Supports industrial operating temperature range: -40 - 85 ºC o M.2 PCIe SSD power from PCIe bus slot 3.3V o Fully RoHS compliant *** M.2 SATA based SSD CANNOT work with this PCIe based Adapter