MSI P45D3 PLATINUM Series User Manual page 27

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~ SATA8
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device.
SATA1-3
SATA2-4
SATA5-6
SATA1~6 supported by ICH10R/9R(optional)
SATA7
supported by JMicron 363
Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.
SATA8
Hardware Setup
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