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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.
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.
y
The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.
y
The SATA5 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_2 slot.
y
The SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe device into M2_2
slot.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
M.2 and SATA combination table
Slot Available SATA/ M.2 Connectors
M2_1 PCIe/ Empty SATA
M2_2 PCIe SATA Empty PCIe SATA Empty
M2_3 PCIe
SATA1 ✓ ✓
SATA2 ✓ ─
SATA3 ✓ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓
SATA5 ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ✓
SATA6 ─ ✓ ✓ ─ ✓ ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
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