Sata1~8: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors - MSI X299-A PRO Présentation Rapide

SATA1~8: 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
∙
transmission otherwise.
∙ SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
M.2, SATA & U.2 combination table
Slot
U2_1 ─
PCI_E2 ✓
M2_1 SATA
SATA1 ─
SATA2 ✓
SATA3 ✓
SATA4 ✓
M2_2 Empty
SATA5 ✓
SATA6 ✓
SATA7 ✓
SATA8 ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable,
✓
PCI_E2
─
PCIe
✓
M2_1
✓
(SATA)
✓
✓
SATA PCIe
M2_2
─ ─
(SATA)
✓ ─
M2_2
✓ ─
(PCIe)
✓ ─
SATA7
SATA8
Combination
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SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
U2_1
SATA1
SATA5
SATA5~8
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