M.2 NGFF to PCIe 4X Riser Adapter Card | Key-M to PCI Express Converter | GPU Mining & Expansion
Description
SPIDER Automation M.2 NGFF to PCIe 4X Riser Adapter Card is an engineering-grade adapter designed to convert an internal NGFF M.2 Key-M slot on a motherboard into a functional PCI Express 4X female connector. This allows system builders, crypto-mining operators, and hardware enthusiasts to plug in powered USB risers and expand their motherboards with additional graphics cards or high-speed PCIe peripheral cards.
Engineered for plug-and-play simplicity across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS platforms, the adapter requires no software drivers and supports high-throughput data transmission up to 4.0GB/s. For robust electrical stability under heavy workloads, it includes an integrated floppy 4-pin power connector port alongside an onboard LED voltage indicator array. The PCB is precision-molded with dual mounting holes supporting 22×60mm and 22×80mm M.2 form factors.
Key Features
- M.2 Key-M to PCIe 4X Conversion: Directly bridges NGFF M.2 motherboard slots to a standard PCI Express 4X female interface.
- High-Speed Data Transmission: Optimized circuit traces support high-bandwidth data rates up to 4.0GB/s.
- Auxiliary Power Header: Includes a floppy 4-pin power input terminal to supply stable auxiliary voltage when needed.
- LED Voltage Status Indicator: Onboard LED lights provide real-time visual monitoring of operational power rails.
- Dual-Size Mounting Holes: Flexible PCB design accommodates standard 22×60mm and 22×80mm M.2 installation standoffs.
- Universal PCIe Compatibility: Interfacing slot supports PCI-E 1X, 4X, 8X, and 16X mechanical riser cards (such as V009S USB risers).
- Driverless Plug-and-Play: Hardware-level conversion operates transparently across multiple operating systems with zero configuration required.
Benefits
- Motherboard I/O Expansion: Maximizes unused M.2 storage slots to accommodate multiple external graphics cards and expansion boards.
- Reliable Power Management: Flexible power configuration prevents motherboard rail overloading when paired with powered USB risers.
- Immediate Fault Diagnostics: Integrated LED voltage indicators allow technicians to instantly verify circuit health during setup.
- Broad OS Support: Seamlessly compatible with Windows, Linux, and legacy Mac environments.
- Streamlined Installation: Compact physical footprint and standard mounting provisions ensure quick, secure chassis integration.
Applications
- Cryptocurrency Mining Rigs: Expanding standard motherboards to support multiple GPU riser cards via M.2 slots.
- Multi-GPU Workstations: Adding specialized processing cards, capture cards, or HBAs to systems with limited PCIe slots.
- Embedded & Industrial Systems: Interfacing custom PCIe peripheral cards into compact single-board computers or servers.
- Hardware Prototyping Test Benches: Rapidly adapting internal M.2 buses for external PCI Express device evaluation.
- Custom PC Modifications: Routing and relocating PCIe lanes for unique case layouts and custom liquid-cooled builds.
Package Includes
- 1 x SPIDER Automation NGFF M.2 to PCI-E 4X Riser Adapter Card (Key-M with LED Voltage Indicator)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Motherboard Expansion Accessories |
| Item Type | M.2 NGFF to PCI Express Adapter Card |
| Interface Conversion | M.2 Key-M (NGFF) Input to PCI-E 4X Female Output |
| Slot Compatibility | PCI-E 1X / 4X / 8X / 16X Riser Cards & Devices |
| Power Input Option | Floppy 4-Pin Power Connector (Optional when using powered USB risers) |
| Status Monitoring | Onboard LED Voltage Indicator |
| Data Transfer Rate | Supports up to 4.0 GB/s |
| Supported OS | Windows (Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11), Linux, Mac OS |
| Supported M.2 Sizes | 22 × 60 mm / 22 × 80 mm Form Factors |
| Board Dimensions | 20.32 cm × 18.8 cm × 0.76 cm |
| Item Net Weight | 68 g |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.03 kg (30 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 7 cm × 5 cm × 2 cm |