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Overview of Components
PCIe slots bandwidth table
The PCI_E5 slot shares bandwidth with PCI_E1, PCI_E3 & PCI_E4
Slot Bandwidth
PCI_E1 x1 x1 x1 x1
PCI_E3 x1 x1 x1 x1
PCI_E4 x1 x1 x1 x1
PCI_E5 x4 x2 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1
(: empty)
Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
cards documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA2
SATA4
SATA6
Important
y
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y
SATA cable has 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
SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 module in M.2 (M2_1)
slot.