MSI X370 GAMING PRO CARBON User Manual

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Overview of Components
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
SATA5
SATA1
SATA6
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
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 & PCIe device combination table
Slots Available connectors
M2_1 PCIe/SATA PCIe/ SATA PCIe/ SATA
M2_2 PCIe SATA ─
SATA1 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA3 ✓ ─ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA5 ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA6 ✓ ✓ ✓
PCI_E6 ─ ✓ ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)

MSI X370 GAMING PRO CARBON Specifications

General

Form Factor	atx
Chipset	amd x370
Processor Socket	socket am4
Processor Compatibility	amd athlon
Maximum Memory	64 gigabytes
Power Connector	24-pin main power connector, 8-pin atx12v connector
PCI Slots	6
PCI Bus Slots	6
Memory Slots	4

Weight and Dimensions

Width	12 inches
Net Weight	64 ounces