Hi all, can I connect an M2 Coral to this mobo? or will I need to get the USB version? Appreiate your help. https://www.gigabyte.com/uk/Motherboard/GA-Z87-D3HP-rev-1x#ov
I am not using any of the PCIe slots currently incase that helps.
#Can I connect an M2 Coral to this Mobo?
charred fractal
I think it's not possible, but wanted to check as the M2 version is cheaper and from what I've read more performant and/or stable.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/glotrends-Adapter-Heatsink-2230-2280-PA09-HS/dp/B07FN3YZ8P can I use something like this?
shell sparrow
you should be able to yes, just make sure you slot it in the appropriate PCIe slot (not the little ones but the one marked PCIEX4) - in theory it should work...
opal granite
hmm. m.2 coral is actually kinda weird; it has two accelerator chips on it, and each is a separate pcie x1 device. you might need to check if your motherboard supports pcie lane bifurcation if you want to use both coprocessors instead of just one.
oh, nvm, they have multiple models. The normal ones (not "dual") will be fine
they technically only need a 1x slot, although a standard "nvme" adapter card won't fit in a 1x slot
the coral A+E key version should work in a wifi card adapter similar to this: https://www.amazon.ca/GLOTRENDS-M-2-Key-PCIe-Bluetooth/dp/B09ZDPP43X if you want to use one of the 1x slots.
