Internal Connectors - MSI Z68A-G43 Series Manual

MS-7750 Manboard

Internal Connectors

Seral ATA Connector: SATA1~6
Ths connector s a hgh-speed Seral ATA nterface port. Each connector can connect
to one Seral ATA devce. Seral ATA devces nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state
drves (SSD), and optcal drves (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
SATA1
Important
• Many Seral ATA 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 Seral ATA 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 Seral ATA devce for further nstallaton
nstructons.
• Please do not fold the Seral ATA 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
•
recommended 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.
SATA5
SATA3
SATA6
SATA4
SATA2
SATA1~2 (6Gb/s)
SATA3~6 (3Gb/s)