User's Manual

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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.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA2
SATA4
SATA6
Important
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
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.
SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot.
M.2 and SATA combination table
Slot Combination
M2_1 SATA SATA PCIe PCIe SATA PCIe
M2_2 SATA PCIe SATA PCIe
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
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