Unable to use 2nd NVME SSD

Unable to use 2nd NVME SSD m 2 nvme slot on motherboard 2 drives aren't connected to a motherboard via a cable, they're instead plugged directly into the motherboard using a dedicated connector m2_1 slot As an example board: asus sabertooth x99 had one nvme slot, 10 sata ports, 2 sata express ports, and either 28 or 40 lanes

m2_1 slot Reletech P400 Pro Q 1TB NVMe PCIe 2280 Internal SSD Maximum Performance Solid State Drive RW 50001900 MBs Gaming PCI-E Gen 4X4 NVMe

m2 sata slot Originally dubbed Next Generation Form Factor , SSDs are the current standard for laptops and desktops They slot into a specific PCI you can add NVme to a regular motherboard but not a Lap top G The most common M-keyed M2 slot usually have up to 4 lane PCIe, so