MSI Z270 gaming M3 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.
Important
y The SATA1 / SATA6 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been
installed in the M.2_1/ M.2_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 & PCIe combination table
Slot Available SATA connectors & PCIe slots
M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe SATA
M2_2 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA ─ ─
SATA1 ✓ ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ─
SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA5 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA6 ✓ ✓ ─ ─ ✓ ✓
PCI_E4 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA2
SATA4
SATA6

MSI Z270 gaming M3 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z270
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory	64 GB
Memory Type	DDR4
Audio	Realtek ALC892
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Speed	2133/ 2400/ 2800/ 3000/ 3200/ 3400/ 3600/ 3800 MHz
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	6 x USB 2.0
LAN	Intel I219-V
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFire
PCIe Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1