Tripp Lite P970-U2M2 Quick Start Manual Download

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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

Summary of Contents for P970-U2M2

Page 3: ...otherboard 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 ...

Page 5: ...5 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...nting 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 ...

Page 8: ...ce 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 ...

Page 9: ...e 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 finish 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 ...

Page 11: ... 2260 or 2280 Operating Temperature Range 50 F to 158 F 10 C to 70 C Storage Temperature Range 32 F to 149 F 0 C to 65 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 RH Non Condensing Unit Dimensions L x W x H 3 9 x 2 6 x 0 22 in 99 x 66 x 5 5 mm Certifications FCC CE Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 8 1 10 11 Mac macOS High Sierra and above older macOS versions do not support NVMe ...