Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors - MSI Z370 SLI PLUS Manual

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
Important
The SATA1 / SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been
y
installed in the M2_1/ M2_2 slot.
The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has
y
been install in the M2_2 slot.
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
y
transmission otherwise.
SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
y
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
M.2 & SATA combination table
Slot
M2_1
M2_2
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
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Overview of Components
Available SATA connectors
PCIe SATA
PCIe PCIe
✓ ─
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
─ ─
─ ─
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
PCIe SATA
SATA SATA
✓ ─
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
─ ─
✓ ✓