Description

The PCIe To M.2 Mini Adapter is an ultra-compact NVMe expansion board engineered specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer. By utilizing the Pi 5’s onboard 16-pin PCIe interface, it bypasses traditional MicroSD read/write speed bottlenecks.

Designed with a low-profile mini form factor, it securely mounts 2230 and 2242 size M.2 Key-M NVMe solid-state drives. The board features onboard PWR (Power) and ACT (Read/Write Activity) LED status indicators, ensuring smooth system integration for embedded projects and low-profile cases.

Technical Specifications

Board Pinout & Component Guide

                     [ 16-Pin PCIe Cable Connector ]
  +--------------------------------------------------------------+
  | [ PWR LED ] [ ACT LED ]                  [ 2x3 Pin Header ]  |
  |                                                              |
  | [ M.2 Key-M Slot ]                                           |
  |     |                                                        |
  |     +--> Standoff Location for 2230 NVMe SSD                   |
  |     |                                                        |
  |     +------> Standoff Location for 2242 NVMe SSD             |
  |                                                              |
  +--------------------------------------------------------------+
                     [ Standard Standoff Fixation ]

EEPROM & Software Configuration (config.txt)

To enable PCIe Gen 3.0 speeds and boot directly from the NVMe SSD on Raspberry Pi OS:

1. Enable PCIe Bus & Gen3 Speed:

   Open /boot/firmware/config.txt and append:

   Plaintext

   dtparam=pciex1
   dtparam=pciex1_no_max_autoprofile
   

2. Set NVMe Boot Sequence:

   Execute sudo rpi-eeprom-config --edit and configure the boot order:

   Plaintext

   BOOT_ORDER=0xf416
   

Key Features & Highlights

• Ultra-Compact Mini Footprint: Compact design that easily fits into small enclosures and space-constrained setups.

• High-Speed PCIe Gen2 / Gen3 Support: Speeds up application loading, dataset reading, and overall system boot performance.

• 2230 / 2242 SSD Compatibility: Securely supports two popular compact M.2 NVMe SSD sizes.

• Dual Visual LED Indicators: Features dedicated LEDs for quick visual verification of power continuous mode and disk activity.

Common Applications

• Low-profile desktop mini-PCs and compact Linux workstations.

• Fast OS storage for Raspberry Pi 5 edge AI and machine vision projects.

• Local high-speed caching and database logging for smart home servers.

• Embedded robotics chassis where vertical stacking height is limited.

What’s Included in the Box

• 1 × PCIe TO M.2 MINI Adapter Board
• 1 × 16-Pin FPC Cable (~40mm)
• 1 × 2×3 Pin Header
• 1 × Screws & Standoffs Pack

Why Buy From Aryabot?

• 100% Genuine Product: Direct factory sourcing with guaranteed PCIe signal integrity.

• Quality Checked: Pre-tested for FPC ribbon continuity, Gen3 bus stability, and NVMe boot loader recognition.

• GST Invoice Provided: Tax-compliant B2B invoices generated for commercial deployments, educational institutions, and research labs.
• Pan-India Express Dispatch: Anti-static protective packaging dispatched directly from our Noida fulfillment warehouse.