Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors - MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI Quick Start Manual

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
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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.
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SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot.
∙
M.2 and SATA combination table
Slot
M2_1 SATA
M2_2 SATA
SATA1 ✓
SATA2 ─
SATA3 ✓
SATA4 ✓
SATA5 ─
SATA6 ─
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
Combination
SATA PCIe
PCIe SATA
✓ ✓
─ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
─ ─
─ ─
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
PCIe SATA
PCIe ─
✓ ✓
✓ ─
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
─ ✓
─ ✓
Overview of Components
PCIe
─
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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