SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
Important
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
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transmission otherwise.
SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
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recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
M.2, SATA and U.2 combination table
Slot
M2_1
SATA1
SATA2
U2_1
M2_2
PCIe
─
SATA5
─
SATA6
PCI_E5
M2_3
PCIe
✓
SATA3
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
Important
The M2_2, SATA5 and SATA6 will be unavailable when installing U.2 device into U.2
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port.
The M2_3 will be unavailable when installing PCIe device in to PCI_E5 slot.
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Combination
PCIe
✓
✓
Empty
SATA
─
✓
Empty
SATA
─
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
SATA
✓
─
Installed
Empty
✓
✓
Installed
Empty
✓
Overview of Components
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✓
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