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Overview of Components
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one 
SATA device.
 Important
 y
The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in 
the M.2_1 slot.
 y
The SATA2 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in 
the M.2_2 slot.
 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.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA7
SATA6
SATA8
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector
This connector allows you to connect the VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) key module. You 
need to enable the VROC function with Intel
®
 RSTe (Intel
®
 Rapid Storage Technology 
enterprise) driver.
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1 GND 2 VCC3
3 GND 4 SATA_RAID_KEY
 Important
The VROC key module is purchased separately.