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idata · ‎12-06-2016

New build, first time using this drive, ASUS X99 Deluxe 2 MB and WIN 10 OS ..... would like to know which PCIe x16 slot, (1-5), is best for this drive? I haven't run the computer yet, still building out the hard tubing, water cooling, plumbing

idata · ‎12-06-2016

Hi Jim1989,

Thanks for posting in our forums. We understand you would like to know the best setup for your Intel® SSD 750 Series Add-in card.We suggest you can take a look at the following http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/solid-state-drives/consumer-ssds/000005797.html link, which contains information for you to setup the disc as bootable or storage drive.In the same link, you will be able to find the http://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/ssdc/hpssd/sb/nvme_boot_guide_332098001us.p... boot guide, on page 26 it will show you the setup for your specific motherboard (Including BIOS settings).For you to know which PCI-e slot to use, the drive requires the PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 or above to work with the best performance.Now, in case you need to install Windows* 7 or 8, you need to download https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/26451/Intel-SSD-Data-Center-Family-for-NVMe-Drivers this driver, because these two operating system does not provide NVMe* native drivers support.The driver will work as well for you to have the best performance from the SSD, once it is already running the OS.Please let us know if you need any further assistance.Regards,NC

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idata · ‎12-06-2016

Thanks NC, this is turning out to be a great forum/ community. Thanks to all.

TGree4 · ‎12-06-2016

Hi Jim,

I've got this board and until very recently had the 1.2TB version.

I've also got 2x GTX 1080 cards, So I used the top slot (slot 1) for my first GPU, slot 2 is covered, Slot 3 was my sound card, slot 4 was my 2nd GPU, slot 5 is covered and slot 6 had my 750 Series.

This was the only possible way for me to get both GPUs running at PCI-E x16 (3.0) and my drive to perform at the right speeds.

Putting the SSD between my GPUs would caused my second GPU to drop to x8 speed(s).

I'd probably recommend you avoiding the bottom slot though, as it sits on the USB 3.0 cable from your case (if you have one) - it's pretty long.

I have a 6850K btw ... went for this for the extra PCI-E lanes over the 6800K.

idata · ‎12-06-2016

Greeno you rock. Thanks for your reply just what I wanted to hear. I'm only using slot 1 for my GTX1080. Didn't go SLI this build. I'll use slot 5, should give me the best air flow over this SSD. I'm reusing my 5960X, should be good still. I didn't have this SSD drive before I tested these components so I didn't get to see if the bios showed the SSD. Did it show up ok for you, or did you have to fiddle around some to get it to show up as the boot drive?

TGree4 · ‎12-06-2016

Hi Jim,

It doesn't really 'show up' until you have Windows on in my experience. I think you can find it hidden in one of the storage menus, but Windows setup will see it without any issues (natively, you don't NEED the Intel drivers to install, but i'd recommend them too). Once you've even done the first part of the Windows setup, the BIOS will list it as a boot device. I've successfully moved my drive to other (similar) systems and it's been bootable, no problems.

It's like, if it's bootable, the BIOS will display it like a traditional drive. It really is straight forward mate.

Enjoy!

idata · ‎12-06-2016

Thanks Greeno, really appreciate your advice and experience. Just finished my loop, got all the bubbles out so I'm going to hook everything back up and check it out. Crosses fingers.

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