PC Peripherals M.2 Slot card has anything to do with CPU ?

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I am learning that M.2 (Key E) slot is different than the PCIe card slot for Wifi Modules.
Today after I received all my PC parts and trying to assemble. I purchased this Gigabyte C301 Glass V2 Cabinet . Hoping all the parts fit, I mean it's a Mid tower it should fit I presume?!
I'm need of a AX210 card module PCIe express card that can fit in M.2 slot (Key E) and my ASUS B650 PROArt Creator motherboard has M.2 network slot.
Will this one work ? WiFi 6E Card Wireless Module .
The description say, its "For MotherBoard with Intel CPU and M2 network slot running Windows 11 /10 64bit" but just confirming before I place an order.
But my CPU is not Intel its AMD RYZEN 5 7600X

Also one question, does the GPU purchased not come with HDMI cable or Display port 1.4 cable with in its Box contents ?

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The AX210 will work on Ryzen, it's the AX201 and AX211 that require an Intel processor.

TechNickGamer said:
Also one question, does the GPU purchased not come with HDMI cable or Display port 1.4 cable with in its Box contents ?
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GPU's usually come with adapters, either power adapter or display adapters. It is usually monitors that come with cables.

I remember seeing a few members selling wifi modules and since you're now at Disciple, the marketplace is open for you.
 
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rsaeon said:
I remember seeing a few members selling wifi modules and since you're now at Disciple, the marketplace is open for you.
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Yes I checked with one of the member who was selling AC 1200 module., unfortunately no BT feature for the item available. I was in fact looking for Wifi Module + BT with 2230 form factor for M.2 slot.

Finally ordered this one Wifi Module from rare components website which has antenna too.
 
I am not sure if the Bluetooth will work in your case. If it does, then wonderful. But generally, for bluetooth to work, you need a separate data line. That is why PCIe WiFi adapters have an extra cable that plugs into the USB header on the motherboard. When I build PCs I constantly face this issue and then switch over to a PCIe card just to have Bluetooth. Please let us know if bluetooth worked just by having the card in the slot.
 
5554ajith said:
I am not sure if the Bluetooth will work in your case. If it does, then wonderful. But generally, for bluetooth to work, you need a separate data line. That is why PCIe WiFi adapters have an extra cable that plugs into the USB header on the motherboard. When I build PCs I constantly face this issue and then switch over to a PCIe card just to have Bluetooth. Please let us know if bluetooth worked just by having the card in the slot.
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Yes bluetooth is working fine on my setup. I have already connected and tested my Keyboard and XBOX Controller earlier and checked.
Currently using my KBM on 2.4Ghz mode though.

However I must inform that my other devices like Phone for example detects the BT on my system, connects for quick second or two and then drops itself. So thats one problem I did face here.
Any solution ? @5554ajith

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5554ajith said:
@TechNickGamer that's wonderful. Did you update the drivers/reset the wifi device? Also, did you try connecting to another phone to rule out issues on yourOnepluss 7?
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Yes I tried with other phone and its just the same. Although I did experience disconnections even with my Xbox controllers twice while playing though the battery % was 70%
Not really sure if this issue has to do anything with what you said about switching to PCIe slots
 
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Yes I tried with other phone and its just the same. Although I did experience disconnections even with my Xbox controllers twice while playing though the battery % was 70%
Not really sure if this issue has to do anything with what you said about switching to PCIe slots
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Did you update the drivers with the intel driver assistant? Try it. But sometimes you might have to download an alternate driver from your mobo brand's website from the mobo support page which uses the same wifi chip as you do.
 
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Did you update the drivers with the intel driver assistant? Try it. But sometimes you might have to download an alternate driver from your mobo brand's website from the mobo support page which uses the same wifi chip as you do.
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I'm going to do that and check. Bios has already been updated I see and I'll follow few steps on drivers and update you soon.
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Did you update the drivers with the intel driver assistant? Try it. But sometimes you might have to download an alternate driver from your mobo brand's website from the mobo support page which uses the same wifi chip as you do.
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Haven't updated any drivers, I'm using the same ones with windows that came downloaded.

I have the drivers page for this item which I have purchased, Can I try installing them on top of windows drivers ?

www.waveshare.com

Wireless-AX210 - Waveshare Wiki

www.waveshare.com www.waveshare.com

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Update - Updated latest Wifi and BT drivers still the same. Xbox Controllers or Phone disconnect from BT after a while and sometimes immediately in Windows 11. @5554ajith
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rsaeon said:
Good find. Bluetooth issues usually have to do with antenna placement and/or USB3 placement. How/where do you have the antennas mounted?
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Yes I've got the antenna mounted on back of case
 

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Check if the wires are firmly attached to the module and are not loose, also you can try switching the wires for once.
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They are firm as far as I can twist the antennas. I didnt understand the part where you said switching wires? Aren't the 10cm antenna wires soldered already to the Wifi module and seated on the Mobo
 
Update:
So I have hit the latest BIOS update and installed all the latest drivers from product page. Im seeing ferw interesting things to point out. Firstly this yellow warning on the BT settings
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So I ran the troubleshooter , it says it fixed something...
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So I checked connecting the Phone again and BT device is able to share and recive the file fine if we manually do it from share files from Windows. Not from the Phone as it still gets disconnected in 2 seconds. I did restart the Bluetooth Support Service in services.msc as well and restarted the system.
So its more likely something that it doesnt stay connected than sharing files over and around the devices.
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Guess Im going to live with it for now and do the workaround if I need any file sharing., atleast its working. @5554ajith @rsaeon @khamosh
 
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For iOS and Windows, I prefer Wi-Fi or Cloud for filesharing, something like Dropbox. The workflow is simpler too, share to Dropbox and then open Dropbox folder on Windows. No waiting to accept or transfer.
 
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