MSI X299 SLI PLUS - SATA1~8: SATA 6 Gb;s Connectors

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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 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 & U.2 combination table
Slot Combination
U2_1 ─ ✓
U2_1PCI_E3
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PCI_E3 ✓ ─
M2_1 SATA PCIe
M2_1
(SATA)
SATA1
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SATA1 ─ ✓
SATA2 ✓ ✓
SATA3 ✓ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓
M2_2 ─ SATA PCIe
M2_2
(SATA)
M2_2
(PCIe)
SATA5
SATA5~8
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SATA5 ✓ ─ ─
SATA6 ✓ ✓ ─
SATA7 ✓ ✓ ─
SATA8 ✓ ✓ ─
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable,
:priority)
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
SATA8
SATA7