MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE - SATA Connectors (SATA1~6)

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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.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
Important
y The M2_2, SATA5 and SATA6 will be unavailable when installing U.2 device into U.2
port.
y The M2_3 will be unavailable when installing PCIe device in to PCI_E5 slot.
M.2, SATA and U.2 combination table
Slot Combination
M2_1 PCIe SATA
SATA1 ✓
✓
SATA2 ✓
─
U2_1 Empty Installed
M2_2 PCIe SATA Empty ─
SATA5 ─ ─ ✓ ─
SATA6 ─ ✓ ✓ ─
PCI_E5 Empty Installed
M2_3 PCIe SATA Empty ─
SATA3 ✓ ─ ✓ ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)