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Overview of Components
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
SATA6
SATA3
SATA1
SATA4
SATA2
SATA5
Important
y
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y
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 ports & PCIe slots combination table
Slot Available SATA/ SATAe connectors
M2_1 PCIe x2 PCIe x4 SATA
SATA1 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA3 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA5 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA6 ✓ ✓ ─
PCI_E3 ✓ ─ ✓
PCI_E4 ✓ ─ ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe x2: M.2 PCIe x2 SSD, PCIe x4: M.2 PCIe x4 SSD,
✓: available, ─: unavailable)
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