MSI Z270 SLI PLUS User Manual - Page 31
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, M.2 & 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. SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA6 SATA5 Important y The SATA1 / SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M2_1/ M2_2 slot. y The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has been install in the M2_2 slot. 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 combination table Slot Available SATA connectors M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe M2_2 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA1 ✓ ─ ✓ SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓ SATA3 ✓ ✓ ✓ SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓ SATA5 ─ ─ ─ SATA6 ─ ─ ✓ (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) SATA SATA Overview of Components 31
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