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3.4
SATA interface specification (X506, X507)
A SATA drive can be connected to SATA channel 0 via the connector X506. An onboard
LED (LED504) is provided to indicate activity on the SATA port. The SATA can be powered
by connector X507.
References:
Type:
FCI 10035691
Mating:
SATA-cable
Pin
Signal name
Function
1
GND
Ground
2
TX+
SATA Positive transmit signal (+)
3
TX-
SATA Negative transmit signal (-)
4
GND
Ground
5
RX-
SATA Negative transmit signal (-)
6
RX+
SATA Positive transmit signal (+)
7
GND
Ground
Table 13
Pinout SATA connector X506
References:
Type:
TE 770997-1
Mating:
Standard rectangular power connector
Pin
Signal name
Function
1
VCC12V
12V Power
2
COM_2
Ground
3
COM_3
Ground
4
VCC5V
5V Power
Table 14
Pinout SATA power connector X507
3.5
mSATA Interface specification (X503)
The EP6 board offers further storage capacity by providing the SATA channel 1 on to a
dedicated miniPCIe connector. Solid state drive in an mSATA (mini SATA) form factor can be
plugged here to allow storage expansion. An onboard LED (LED505) is provided to indicate
activity on the mSATA card.
Reference:
Type:
Molex 67910-9000
Mating:
mSATA card in miniPCIe size format with SATA interface