Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors; Vraid1: Virtual Raid On Cpu Connector - MSI X299 PRO 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.

VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector

This connector allows you to connect the VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) key module. You
need to enable the VROC function with Intel® RSTe (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise) driver.
PCI_E2, M2_2 and SATA2 combination table
Slot
Installed
PCI_E2
(CPU Lanes)
PCIe SSD
M2_2
(PCH Lanes)
SATA2 Available
M2_1 and SATA1 combination table
Slot
M2_1 PCIe SSD (PCH Lanes)
SATA1
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
1
3
⚠
Important
The VROC key module is purchased separately.
Combination
Installed
Empty
(CPU Lanes)
SATA SSD SATA SSD
(PCH Lanes) (PCH Lanes)
Unavailable Unavailable
Combination
SATA SSD (PCH Lanes)
Available
⚠
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.
1
GND 2
GND 4
Overview of Components
Empty
PCIe SSD
(CPU Lanes)
Available
Unavailable
VCC3
SATA_RAID_KEY
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