PM9172 ( SATA to mini-PCIE Adapter )

Introduction:
The SATA to mPCIe adapter is a converter tool for PCI-E interface.
This module allows you connect any SATA device to the PCI Express mini card slot through a standard SATA cable.

PM9172 Transmission Performance Test Report System Motherboard: Gigabyte Z77MX-D3H TH * PCIe Slot : PM9172 via MP2H (PCIe-mPCIe adapter) CPU: intel Core i5-3550 @ 3.30GHz 3.70GHz RAM : 8.00GB System : Win8 64 bit Build 9200 Graphics card : Intel  HD 2500 graphic controller SSD HD: ADATA SX300 128GB  * SATA3 Port via SSDMC

Function:

• Use 88SE9172-NNX-2 single chip, 1-lane PCI Express to 2-port Serial ATA III Host Controller.
• Support Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
• Support port Multiplier FIS based switching or command based switching.

Compliance:

• Compliant with Serial ATA AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) Spec. Reversion 1.0
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Spec. Revision 2.0, Supports 1-Lane 5.0Gbps
• Compliant with Gen 1i, Gen 1x, Gen 2i, Gen 2m, Gen 2x, and Gen 3i Serial ATA III: Electrical Spec. Revision
• Supports 2-port 6.0Gbps SATA III interface

System Requirements:

• Mini PCI-E slot

OS:

AHCI standard inbox driver (eg. Windows, Linux OS)

Notice:

• This adapter is engineering test tools. NOT for home or office use.
• The Products just only support MiniCard slot, Can’t support mSATA slot, Can’t support Apple MacBook air SSD Card solt.
• If MiniCard slot on the host does not support PCIe interface, the adapter can’t work.
• Driver download

PM9172 Package Contents
PM9172 (SATA to mini-PCIE Adapter) x1	Metal Baffle (Half to Full miniCard Bracket) x1
Screw x4

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