Sata (Serial Ata) Connector; Expansion Slots - DFI AL051 User Manual

SATA (Serial ATA) Connector

Features
• 1 Serial ATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device. Connect one end of the Se-
rial ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drive in the Advanced menu ("SATA Configuration" submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2

Expansion Slots

SATA 0
1 7
Mini PCI Express Slot
The full-size Mini PCIe socket supports PCIe x1 (opt. USB 3.1 Gen 1) and USB 2.0 signals and
is used to install a Mini PCIe card.
M.2 B Key 2242 Socket
The M.2 B key 2242 socket is the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) which is designed to
support multiple modules and make the M.2 more suitable in application for solid-state stor-
age.
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Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB 2.0, optional USB
3.1 Gen 1/USB 2.0)
M.2 with PCIe/USB 2.0/SATA 3.0 signals
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