nvm slotMeaning, a solid-state drive that uses your computer’s PCIe slot, an M.2 connection form factor, and is managed by the NVMe protocol. In other words: A four-lane open hhway where yourWhen you buy a new SSD, it uses either the SATA or NVMe interface to connect to your computer. Traditional SATA SSDs use the 2.5 form factor, as seen in the picture below.