How to Connect SSD to Motherboard

There are many things to discuss in terms of connecting and disconnecting things.  Whether you have an upgraded model or a cheaper computer, you have to do many things regarding this. Installing of SSD card, either for a more expensive one with 1-2 terabytes or a cheaper one, is very simple.

So if you want to know how to connect SSD to the motherboard, the simple answer is to gather all the tools, turn off the computer, open the case, and locate all the ports in the system. Install the SSD AND connect the SSD to the motherboard.  

So without waiting, let’s dive into all the steps in detail.

How To connect SSD to Motherboard

While connecting the SSD to the motherboard, sometimes it becomes very overwhelming to ensure SSD is tied into the lowest numbered SATA port while used as a default boot drive.

This advice makes sure of the best compatibility for trustable booting, and it makes sure that it will fit within the specific boot system.

Gather The Essential Tools

The tools with which you can connect SSD to the motherboard are

• 2.5 Inch SATA SSD
• Screwdriver
• Motherboard
• SATA Cables

Turn off the Computer

Before connecting the SSD to the motherboard it is essential to turn off the computer and disconnect it from the main power supply, it can be dangerous while connecting the power supply doing all the processes because it may cause electrical shock and damage the hardware of the system. 

Fit the SSD into Drive Bay

Most SSD models of SSDs can be fitted into a 2.5-inch laptop drive bay, which is unreliable because it will not work well on a desktop PC. To attach the drive to the adaptor before getting started, some solid-state drives have mounting brackets to hold them correctly. 

If you don’t have a 2.5-inch drive bay, then look for 3.5 inch one. Always remember that do not use an exposed bay with a cut out on the front of the case because there are DVD/Blu-Ray drives and memory card readers that can fill the open gaps. 

Moreover, if your computer has screwless fittings and drive rails, you should read the case manual to follow the instructions to fit your new SSD. If you are using other case types. Slide on the hard disk on the spare drive bay until and unless the side of the drive the screw holes line up with the holes in the drive bay. The disk will be secured with four screws, as it can be two on both sides of the case. 

Plug the SATA Power Cable  into the SSD

From your power supply, locate the accurate connector and connect it to the back of your SSD. It usually clicks when it is attached and goes in one way. 

You should be careful while plugging the SATA power connector with the SSD because there is a risk of breaking the clip due to downward pressure, and without doing this step, the plug will not stay in one place. 

Plug the SATA Data Cable into the SSD

In contrast to IDE, SATA comes with a slim and straightforward connector to carry data and information, as this cable is smaller than the power cable. Motherboards are featured with many SATA cables, so you should use one from the box included. 

Now insert the SATA data plug into the back side of the SSD gently. Similar to the SATA power jack of the motherboard, it can be plugged into one way and clicked if appropriately connected.

Again it is good to be very careful when you plug the SATA cable connector into the socket board because the downward pressure can damage the connector. 

Connect The SATA  Data Cable to the Motherboard

Find the available SATA port on your motherboard, as these connectors are located at the bottom right side and are characterized by numbers. 

Lowering the SATA port number earlier will be your system’s input in the boot chain. For example, SATA1  or SATA  1 becomes first on the boot device, followed by SATA or SATA  2. 

If installing more than one SSD, ensure the booting drives connect to the lowest number of ports when possible. 

Moreover, you should ensure that according to the user manual, all the parts in the system do the same thing because some SATA ports are reserved for the redundant line of independent disk setups. 

What Are The Benefits Of Connecting SSD to Motherboard

Installing the SSD to the motherboard in your new or old system is very much important because it has many advantages: 

• There will be no apparent difference in application beginning time on a non-start-up system
• Your computer will have a slower application time and boot time if it does not feature with SSD

What are the types of SSD that can be connected to the motherboard

While planning to connect an SSD to your motherboard, you should know all the types of SSD  that can be plugged into the motherboard. There are five types of SSD  drives, and the process for each drive connected to the motherboard is different for different models of the motherboard. 

However, following the user manual to connect them to the motherboard is always a good option. 

The types are:

• SSD PCIe
• SSD M.2 SATA
• SSD M.2 NVMe
• SSD mSATA
• 2.5 

Among these types of SSD mSATA, M2 drives are very well-known and used in tablets and laptops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SSD need a power supply?

Whether it is an internal or external SSD, as these are technology-based electric parts so it means that to connect the SSD there is a need for an electric supply to do the process.

How to connect SSD to USB?

To connect the X8 or X6 to the USB port use the USB -cable that comes with the portable USB. if you have a USB port instead of it connect the USB adaptor to the cable.

Conclusion

Installing the SSD to the motherboard is very simple, but an amateur and even a novice PC may face difficulty in detecting the SSD port and its connecting cables. Keeping this in mind, the steps above are enough to know how to do the process in step by step manner.