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Need some help with second M.2 stick

Leroc
By Leroc
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So as the title says, I'm trying to install a second M.2 stick on my motherboard second slot ( https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/TUF-Z370-PLUS-GAMING-II/specifications/ )

Can it run normally if I use 2 M.2 at the same time with this motherboard?

I just want to know will it be normal just like you install a new hard drive and you create a new simple volume?

I'm doing this just for an extra storage for my games. An explaination and help would be greatful!

 

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Just now, Oshino Shinobu said:

Provided you install it correctly, it will show in disk management like any other drive. 

 

Worth noting that installing an SSD in the second slot disables SATA ports 5 and 6.

Does it disables automaticly?

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11 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

Both slots support NVMe and SATA drives. 

Wait last question, So If I put two m.2 in my motherboard it will only disable sata 5 and sata 6 right?

Cuz I heard some people said sometimes it will disable sata 1

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39 minutes ago, Leroc said:

Wait last question, So If I put two m.2 in my motherboard it will only disable sata 5 and sata 6 right?

Cuz I heard some people said sometimes it will disable sata 1

A SATA M.2 drive in slot 1 will disable SATA port 1. NVMe in slot 1 will not disable any ports. 

 

Any M.2 drive in slot 2 will disable ports 5 and 6.

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