Orico M.2 SSD Enclosure (M2PV-C3-BK-EP-CA) with Realtek RTL9210B Controller
In this article, we will discuss how to use the Orico M.2 SSD Enclosure (M2PV-C3-BK-EP-CA) with a Realtek RTL9210B controller to connect an external NVMe SSD, specifically the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, to a Windows 10 computer. We will cover the key concepts related to this setup and provide detailed instructions to help you get started.
Key Concepts
- M2PV-C3-BK-EP-CA: This is the model number for the Orico M.2 SSD enclosure, which supports M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs.
- Realtek RTL9210B Controller: This is the controller used in the Orico M.2 SSD enclosure to connect the SSD to a computer via USB.
- Samsung 990 Pro 4TB: This is the NVMe SSD that we will be using in this example.
- Windows 10: This is the operating system that we will be connecting the SSD to.
Connecting the SSD to the Enclosure
To connect the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB NVMe SSD to the Orico M.2 SSD enclosure, follow these steps:
- Open the Orico M.2 SSD enclosure by sliding the latch on the side and gently pulling the top off.
- Insert the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB NVMe SSD into the M.2 slot, making sure that the notch on the SSD aligns with the key on the enclosure.
- Slide the top of the enclosure back on and secure it by sliding the latch back into place.
Connecting the Enclosure to the Computer
To connect the Orico M.2 SSD enclosure to a Windows 10 computer, follow these steps:
- Plug the USB cable that came with the enclosure into a USB port on the computer.
- Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the enclosure.
- The SSD should now be visible in File Explorer as a removable disk.
Formatting the SSD
Before using the SSD, you will need to format it. To do this, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the SSD in File Explorer and select "Format...".
- Select the file system you want to use (e.g. NTFS) and set the allocation unit size.
- Check the "Quick Format" box to speed up the formatting process.
- Click "Start" to begin formatting the SSD.
In this article, we have discussed how to use the Orico M.2 SSD Enclosure (M2PV-C3-BK-EP-CA) with a Realtek RTL9210B controller to connect an external NVMe SSD, specifically the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, to a Windows 10 computer. We have covered the key concepts related to this setup and provided detailed instructions to help you get started.
References
- Orico M.2 SSD Enclosure (M2PV-C3-BK-EP-CA)
- Realtek RTL9210B Controller
- Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
- Windows 10
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