MSI X370 GAMING M7 ACK

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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.
SATA5
SATA1
SATA3
SATA6
SATA2
SATA4
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 & PCIe device combination table
Slots Available connectors
M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe ─ SATA ─ ─
M2_2 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA ─ PCIe ─ SATA ─
SATA1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA3 ✓ ✓ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ─ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA5 ✓ ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ✓ ─ ✓ ✓
SATA6 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
U2_1 ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PCI_E6 ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)