MSI X299 PRO - SATA1~6: SATA 6 Gb;S Connectors; VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector

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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.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
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
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Important
The VROC key module is purchased separately.
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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.
PCI_E2, M2_2 and SATA2 combination table
Slot Combination
PCI_E2
Installed
(CPU Lanes)
Installed
(CPU Lanes)
Empty Empty
M2_2
PCIe SSD
(PCH Lanes)
SATA SSD
(PCH Lanes)
SATA SSD
(PCH Lanes)
PCIe SSD
(CPU Lanes)
SATA2 Available Unavailable Unavailable Available
M2_1 and SATA1 combination table
Slot Combination
M2_1 PCIe SSD
(PCH Lanes) SATA SSD (PCH Lanes)
SATA1 Available Unavailable