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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections
SATA
There is one SATA 3.0 port (I-SATA0) supported by the chipset. Supermicro SuperDOMs
are backward compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power
cables.
Note
: For more information on the SATA HostRAID configuration, refer to the Intel SATA
HostRAID user's guide posted at
https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
M.2 Slot
M.2 slots (formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor or NGFF) are located at JMD1-
JMD3 on the bottom side of the motherboard. The M.2 slots are designed for internal mounting
devices.
The X12STN motherboard contains:
•
One M.2 B-Key 3042/2242/2280 (PCIe or SATA/USB3/USB2) with nano SIM holder
•
One M.2 E-Key 2230 (PCIe /USB2/CNVi)
•
One M.2 M-Key 2242/2280 (PCIe x 4)
(The modules are supported by copper standoffs for M.2 and mounting holes.)
Refer to the M.2 tables on the following pages.
