MSI MEG Z390 ACE User Manual - Page 34
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, M.2 and SATA combination table
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 Important y Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. y 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. y The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot. y The SATA5 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_2 slot. y The SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe device into M2_2 slot. M.2 and SATA combination table Slot Available SATA/ M.2 Connectors M2_1 PCIe/ Empty SATA M2_2 PCIe SATA Empty PCIe SATA M2_3 PCIe SATA1 ✓ ✓ SATA2 ✓ ─ SATA3 ✓ ✓ SATA4 ✓ ✓ SATA5 ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ SATA6 ─ ✓ ✓ ─ ✓ (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) Empty ✓ ✓ 34 Overview of Components