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1. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Nov 16, 2017 10:03 AM (in response to tuziwang)This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHello tuziwang,
Thanks for posting in our communities.
We don't recommend installing the Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series on the PCIe 3.0 x16 (x2 mode). As you suggested, even though it fits a x16 device, it'll have have the bandwidth of a x2 one.
Regarding the positioning of the cards, it's recommended to install the video card on the PCIe 3.0 x16 closest to the CPU and the Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series on the other available PCIe 3.0 x16. The drive has been tested with some mATX motherboards, so it should be alright as long as there's airflow across the cards to provide cooling.
Best regards,
Eugenio F. -
2. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
tuziwang Nov 16, 2017 11:02 AM (in response to Intel Corporation)Got it, thanks, what if the third PCIe X16 slot is X4 mode(furthest from CPU), do you recommend to put P900 there?
I just want to maximize the space between my video card and the SSD.
I am going to purchase a ATX MOBO instead of microATX which is a little crowed.
thank you so much for your time
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3. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Nov 16, 2017 12:48 PM (in response to tuziwang)This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHello tuziwang,
We recommend connecting the SSD to CPU PCIe lanes when possible as they tend to have better performance. However, if you want to distance the cards a PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) should work fine. We recommend checking with your system/motherboard manufacturer just to make sure that PCIe slot doesn't share bandwidth with other slots on the board.
Best regards,
Eugenio -
4. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
tuziwang Nov 16, 2017 1:59 PM (in response to Intel Corporation)Understood, Thank you, Eugenio.
so if the mobo indicates PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
that mean it is not directly connect to the CPU PCIe line? It is connect to the controller?
Is it like to connect to a M.2 port? defeat the purpose to get a AIC version?
Thank you so very much!!
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5. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Nov 21, 2017 1:59 PM (in response to tuziwang)This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHello tuzaiwang,
Which PCIe slots are linked to the CPU and which ones are to the Chipset is defined by the motherboard manufacturer and varies from model to model. It is recommended to check the motherboard's manual in order to be sure.
As per your other question, the Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series is not available in M.2 form factor, though it's available in 1/2 Height (Add-In-Card) and 2.5" (with an U.2 to M.2 cable adapter). As with other models that offer both Add-In-Card and M.2, it'll come to your personal preference and available space and slots to decide which to use.
Best regards,
Eugenio F. -
6. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
ShawnMunster Nov 26, 2017 7:40 AM (in response to Intel Corporation) -
7. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Nov 27, 2017 8:03 AM (in response to ShawnMunster)This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHello ShawnMunster,
Thanks for posting in our communities.
When there are two or more NVMe SSD on the system, it's recommended to install the NVMe drivers.for the boot drive.
So if you're booting from the Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series, please keep using NVMe driver version 2.0.0.1024, otherwise you might want to install version 3.1.0.1021 for Intel® SSD DC P4500 Series.
These and more details can be found at the FAQ for Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series under "Installation":
- Frequently Asked Questions for Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series
Feel free to post again if anything else is required.
Best regards,
Eugenio F. -
8. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
tuziwang Dec 3, 2017 2:06 PM (in response to ShawnMunster)Hello Shawn
May I ask what is your 480 GB drive capacity after the installation, how much was recognized by window?
Thanks!!
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9. Re: REGARDING 900P PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
ShawnMunster Dec 4, 2017 12:00 AM (in response to tuziwang)