This guide outlines the process for configuring a Raspberry Pi 5 to boot Ubuntu Server 24.04 from an NVMe SSD using a Geekworm (or similar) PCIe shield, entirely via SSH (no monitor required).
- Connect the NVMe Shield to the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe FFC port.
- Ensure the ribbon cable is seated firmly (blue tab facing the specified direction).
- Install the M.2 NVMe SSD into the shield.