MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X User Manual - Page 36

SATA5~8 & SATAA~B: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

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6. Put the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink back in place and secure it. 6 6 6 6 6 6 SATA5~8 & SATAA~B: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA8 SATA7 SATAB SATAA SATA6 SATA5 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ∙∙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. ∙∙SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot. 36 Overview of Components

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Overview of Components
SATA5~8 & SATAA~B: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
SATAA
SATA5
SATA7
SATAB
SATA6
SATA8
Important
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
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.
SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot.
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Put the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink back in place and secure it.