Sata1~10: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors; Se1_65: Satae Connector - MSI X99A WORKSTATION User Manual

SATA1~10: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.

SE1_65: SATAe Connector

This connector is a SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Each SATAe connector can be
used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.
Important
For the motherboard with 40-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be
y
unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD module in M.2 slot.
For the motherboard with 28-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be
y
unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/ PCIe SSD module in M.2 slot.
Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may
y
result during transmission otherwise.
SATA or SATAe cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it
y
is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
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Overview of Components
SATA6
SATA5
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA8
SATA7
SATA9
SATA10
SATA6 SATAe
SATA5