ROCKET NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 SSD
2X2
STICKER
SABRENT ROCKET SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE
Sabrent ROCKET NVMe M.2 Desktop Installation
Guide As a Primary Drive (New System)
Installation by a professional desktop computer technician is
recommended. Before continuing with the installation
process, it is your responsibility to review any warranty policy
and instructions provided by your motherboard and computer
manufacturer to ensure you follow proper procedures to
install your storage device. Some manufacturers may void or
limit your motherboard or computer warranty if you proceed
with the installation of a new storage device. Accordingly, by
proceeding with any installation, you agree to be solely
responsible for any failure to follow any manufacturer's
instructions.
Required Tools and Parts
1. Screwdriver appropriate to the type of screw used for
fastening the M.2 device, and the appropriate screwdriver or
tool for opening your desktop computer.
2. One screw for fastening the M.2 device to the motherboard.
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Note:
The necessary screw or hardware for fastening an M.2 device
to the motherboard may have been included with your
motherboard. If this has not been included, contact your
motherboard manufacturer or computer system manufacturer
for this information.
Note:
Depending on the type of hardware used by your motherboard
to fasten an M.2 device, a motherboard style stand-off screw
may be required and may be included with your motherboard.
1. As a precaution, always back up your data to another
storage device before you or anyone else begins any type of
work on your computer system.
2. Disconnect and remove any existing storage devices
connected to the motherboard or in the drive bay(s).
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3. Power on your PC and access the motherboard BIOS.
Accessing your motherboard BIOS requires the press of a key
or combination of keys on your computer system's attached
keyboard during the preliminary stages of your computer
system boot process. Reference your motherboard or system
manufactuer for the exact keyboard sequence.
4. Once you have accessed the BIOS, make sure that a PCIe
device is set in the BIOS boot sequence or boot priority list.
Reference your motherboard user manual or computer
system user manual for information regarding the boot
sequence and detecting boot devices, for booting from an M.2
device.
5. Save these BIOS settings and exit.
6. Power down your PC.
This may require disconnecting the power cord from your PC.
Confirm with your system or motherboard manufacturer for
the best power-down process when connecting new
hardware to the motherboard.
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7. Locate the M.2 slot on your motherboard.
Please reference your motherboard user manual for detailed
location and orientation of the M.2 slot.
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