A:First please determine which type of WiFi/Bluetooth(BT) module you can use on your motherboard. Second, if you want to use CNVi, you will need to check which generation of CNVi your motherboard supports.
Which type of WiFi/BT module is supported on your motherboard?
In general, there are 2 types of WiFi/BT modules that can be used via a Key E M.2 socket.
One type uses a regular PCIe connection (for WiFi) and USB connection (for Bluetooth) via the M.2 socket.
The other type uses CNVi, which is available on specific Intel platforms only:
https://www.intel.in/content/www/in/en/support/articles/000026155/wireless.html
On the Asrock website, please check the specifications of your motherboard to determine which type is supported on your motherboard. Here are some examples.
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
This motherboard supports only WiFi/BT modules that use PCIe and USB via the Key E M.2 socket.
https://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/H470M-HDVM.2/index.asp#Specification
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
This motherboard support only CNVi.
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/J4005M/index.asp#Specification
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
This motherboard support both types.
https://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/B660M%20Pro%20RS/index.asp#Specification
Different generations of CNVi
If you would like to use CNVi, please note that there are different generations of CNVi. The table below shows which chipset supports which CVNi generation.
Intel Chipset | Supported CNVi System Interface Type |
Intel 300 series | M.2: CNVio |
Intel 400 series | M.2: CNVio and CNVio2* *CNVio2 support only for Model Intel AX101, AX201, AX203. |
Intel 500 series |
Intel 600 series | M.2: CNVio and CNVio2 |
Checking the specifications of WiFi/BT modules
To check the "System Interface Type” of your WiFi module, please visit
Intel® ARK for further information.
Example:
CNVio -
Intel® Wireless-AC 9560
CNVio2 –
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201