(3.0Gbps), and SATA Gen III (6.0Gbps). In addition, they support firmware-level RAID arrays using Intel
Rapid Storage Technology. RAID arrays that mix together M.2 SATA and cabled 2.5” SATA drives can
also be created. Characteristics of the SATA ports, such as those RAID arrays, can be configured in
the BIOS; refer to the BIOS manual (
Appendix C
) for further details.
SATA Power
The on-board SATA Power connector provides 5V and 12V power to multiple SATA devices with the
pin configuration in the chart below. It uses a 4-pin 2.50mm pitch male pin connector with an opening
for a small retention tab. The connector is rated to 2A per contact. Any mating connector with the
correct form factor, such as TE Connectivity part number 171822-4, can be used to connect a cable to
the header. The connector can only be used to power internal devices.
Pin
Function
1
5V
2
GND
3
GND
4
12V
SATA power header pinout
Fan Header
The on-board fan header can power and control any three or four-wire fan (including variable-speed
PWM fans) using the standard pin configuration in the chart below. Three-wire fans will only connect
to pins 1-3. This header utilizes a standard 4-pin 2.54mm pitch fan connector with a small retention
tab. Any mating connector with the standard form factor, such as Molex part number 0470541000,
can be used to connect a fan. Most CPU and case fans utilize this connector and pinout. The 12V pin
on this connector can provide up to 1A of current
