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MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt series User Manual

MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt series
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Internal Connectors
SATA1~6: SATA Connector
Ths connector s a hgh-speed SATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one
SATA devce. SATA devces nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and
optcal drves (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
* The MB layout n ths 󰘰gure s for reference only.
SATA1~2 (6Gb/s, by Intel
®
Z77)
SATA3~6 (3Gb/s, by Intel
®
Z77)
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
Important
Many SATA devces also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devces
nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and optcal drves (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray). Please refer to the devce’s manual for further nformaton.
Many computer cases also requre that large SATA devces, such as HDDs, SSDs,
and optcal drves, be screwed down nto the case. Refer to the manual that came
wth your computer case or your SATA devce for further nstallaton nstructons.
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result durng
transmsson otherwse.
SATA cables have dentcal plugs on ether sdes of the cable. However, t s rec
-
ommended that the 󰘱at connector be connected to the manboard for space savng
purposes.

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MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Z77
SocketLGA 1155
Memory SupportDDR3
Max Memory32GB
Memory Slots4
PCI Express x162
PCI Express x12
AudioRealtek ALC892
Form FactorATX
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB 2.0 Ports8
LANRealtek 8111E
Thunderbolt1
SATA Ports2 x SATA III 6Gb/s, 4 x SATA II 3Gb/s
USB 3.0 Ports4 (2 rear, 2 via header)

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