SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
Important
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
y
transmission otherwise.
SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
y
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
M.2, SATA & U.2 combination table
Slot
─
U2_1
✓
PCI_E3
M2_1
SATA
─
SATA1
✓
SATA2
✓
SATA3
✓
SATA4
─
M2_2
✓
SATA5
✓
SATA6
✓
SATA7
✓
SATA8
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable,
Combination
✓
─
PCI_E3
PCIe
✓
✓
M2_1
(SATA)
✓
✓
SATA
PCIe
─
─
M2_2
(SATA)
✓
─
✓
─
M2_2
✓
─
(PCIe)
SATA6
SATA5
SATA7
SATA8
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Overview of Components
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
U2_1
SATA1
SATA5
SATA5~8
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