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