Internal Connectors - MSI X79A-GD45 Plus seres User Manual

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Internal Connectors

SATA1~6: SATA Connector
Ths connector s a hgh-speed SATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one
SATA devce. SATA devces nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and
optcal drves (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
Important
• Many SATA devces also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devces
nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and optcal drves (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray). Please refer to the devce's manual for further nformaton.
• Many computer cases also requre that large SATA devces, such as HDDs, SSDs,
and optcal drves, be screwed down nto the case. Refer to the manual that came
wth your computer case or your SATA devce for further nstallaton nstructons.
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result durng
•
transmsson otherwse.
SATA cables have dentcal plugs on ether sdes of the cable. However, t s rec-
•
ommended that the flat connector be connected to the manboard for space savng
purposes.
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* The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only.
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
SATA6
SATA5
SATA1~2 (6Gb/s)
SATA3~6 (3Gb/s)