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I have an I5675-A200BLU-PUS desktop, and it reflects there are 2 m2. Ports for pcie upgrades (ssd's) after purchasing an nvme pcie ssd and attempting to install in what appears to be the only functional slot it will not recognize in the bios or windows. What I noticed was of the 2 slots, the one at the base of the motherboard closest to the HDD ports was the only functional slot, since the M2.2 slot next to the RAM slots were missing the actual connector that is supposed to be hard soldered on the motherboard. Can someone let me know if I am missing something on this?
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Posted December 29th, 2021 07:00
So with that in mind, is that bottom slot #16 compatible with NVME PCIE then?
The SSD I purchased CT500P2SSD8
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Posted December 29th, 2021 07:00
You need to initialize the brand new ssd first.
- click on the Start icon, then select Disk Management.
- When Disk Management opens, a pop-up will appear and prompt you to initialize the SSD.
- Select GUID partition table (GPT) and click OK.
- Right-click in the area that says Unallocated and select New Simple Volume...
- The New Simple Volume Wizard will open, click Next.
- Leave the Specify Volume Size as the maximum (default value) and click Next.
- Select a Drive Letter and click Next.
- In the Format Partition screen, decide on a Volume label (the name you want to give the drive) and click Next.
The drive is now formatted and ready for use.
https://www.crucial.com/support/articles-faq-ssd/initialize-ssd-windows
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Posted December 29th, 2021 07:00
Next to #7 is supposed to be an m2.2 slot that I was referring to but is incomplete, but I was unaware before yesterday. When I ordered the crucial ssd it stated the pcie nvme was 100% compatible with my specific PC. Was it just a mistake or on the newer i5675 is that port complete? On a side note before returning the product is there something I can do to still utilize it?
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Posted December 29th, 2021 07:00
Then something else is causing this brand new SSD not to register is both BIOS and Windows, any thoughts on that one? Greatly appreciate your help!!!
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Posted December 29th, 2021 07:00
Yes #16 c/w NVMe ssd including CT500P2SSD8.
user benchmark of that crucial ssd in 5675 https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/37920628
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Posted December 29th, 2021 07:00
I edited my first reply realizing as I write that Dell service manual has a typo. NVMe ssd is compatible with Inspiron 5675. There is a typo in Dell service manual diagram label of the ssd M.2 slot. It says M.2 sata (#16), but it is actually M.2 sata/NVMe.
there are hundreds of user validated reports of NVMe ssd in 5675.https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/36350563
Re: Next to #7 is supposed to be an m2.2 slot that I was referring to but is incomplete
yes, that happens sometimes that motherboard maker has a ghost print of slot design but not physically implemented.
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Posted December 29th, 2021 07:00
You have two M.2 slots on motherboard but one (#7 next to DIMM) is designed for wireless card only and the other (#16 next to CMOs battery) for M.2 sata ssd. You cannot install ssd in the M.2 for wireless card. The M.2 slot for wireless card uses a different key incompatible with M.2 ssd.
according to 5675 manual M.2 sata ssd and M.2 NVMe ssd are both supported and both can physically fit in the ssd M.2 slot (its key is physically compatible w both sata and NVMe ssd).
One M.2 drive (SATA), or
One M.2 drive (PCIe/ NVMe)696
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Posted December 29th, 2021 08:00
- Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins (PSWD) and connect it to the CMOS jumper-pins.
- Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug to its original location.
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Posted December 29th, 2021 08:00
Thanks, I'll give this a shot in a couple hours when I get home and report my findings!
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Posted December 29th, 2021 08:00
Just read this from Dell community which makes me wonder.
your initial observation is correct. somehow some 5675 motherboard has two implemented m.2 2280 slots for ssd in addition to the short m.2 ssd slot for wireless. Dell designed a separate m.2 slot for sata and NVMe. Yet on its manual the 2nd M.2 slot (NVMe) right next to DIMM was not annotated, and not completely implemented on your motherboard by your report.
“Slot 1 is at bottom of motherboard - that one is SATA only - and had the original M.2 that I removed after cloning.
Slot 2 is towards upper right of motherboard (next to RAM slots) - this is where I put the new NVME - and has been mentioned by others is the correct slot for NVME support.”
This pic proves it. That is why your NVMe ssd is not detectable in the sata m.2 slot. The motherboard clearly has two labeled m.2 ssd slots.
if you do not have a completely implemented NVMe m.2 slot, you either have to replace the motherboard or use sata m.2 ssd only on current board.