MSI X299 SLI PLUS User Manual - Page 37
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, M.2, SATA & U.2 combination table
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SATA1~8: 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 SATA7 SATA8 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. M.2, SATA & U.2 combination table Slot Combination U2_1 ─ ✓ PCI_E3 ✓ ─ PCI_E3 Share U2_1 M2_1 SATA PCIe SATA1 ─ ✓ SATA2 ✓ ✓ SATA3 ✓ ✓ SATA4 ✓ ✓ M2_1 (SATA) Share SATA1 M2_2 SATA5 SATA6 SATA7 SATA8 ─ SATA PCIe ✓ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ─ ✓ ✓ ─ ✓ ✓ ─ M2_2 (SATA) M2_2 (PCIe) Share Share SATA5 SATA5~8 (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable, :priority) Overview of Components 37
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