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Question (514): Which CNVi WiFi modules are compatible with my motherboard?(4/1/2022)

Question: Which CNVi WiFi modules are compatible with my motherboard?(4/1/2022)

Answer:
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
Intel 700 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

CNVio - Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201