Checking SSD Compatibility with Your Motherboard
Most new motherboards should work with different types of SSDs, but there are always exceptions, like a motherboard without an M.2 slot, which is needed for M.2 SSDs.
New Wave – Some Boards Requires You to Enable M.2 in BIOS
This post shows you how to enable M.2 in BIOS on ASUS and MSI motherboards so that you can the M.2 SSD normally.
How Many PCIe Lanes Does M.2 Slot Use? - PC Guide 101
So as alluded to earlier, to add more M.2 slots to your motherboard, you will need to purchase an M.2 PCIe expansion card. ... But first check for how many M.2 Slots do motherboards have.
