Sata1~8: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors - MSI X299 RAIDER Quick Start Manual

SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
Important
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 & U.2 combination table
Slot
U2_1
PCI_E2
M2_1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
M2_2
SATA5
SATA6
SATA7
SATA8
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable,
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─ ✓
✓ ─
SATA PCIe
─ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
─
SATA PCIe
✓ ─ ─
✓ ✓ ─
✓ ✓ ─
✓ ✓ ─
SATA7
SATA8
Combination
Share
PCI_E2
Share
M2_1
(SATA)
Share
M2_2
(SATA)
Share
M2_2
(PCIe)
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
U2_1
SATA1
SATA5
SATA5~8
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