Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors - MSI B250M MORTAR ARCTIC 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.
Important
The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been
y
installed in the M.2 slot.
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 combination table
Slot
M2_1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
(✓: available, ─: unavailable)
M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 6xSATA HDDs
PCIe
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Overview of Components
Available SATA connectors
M.2 PCIe SSD
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
SATA6
SATA5
M.2 SATA SSD
─
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
1xM.2 SATA SSD + 5xSATA HDDs
SATA
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
Empty
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓