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Internal Connectors

SATA1~6: SATA Connector

Ths connector s a hgh-speed SATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one

SATA devce. SATA devces nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and

optcal drves (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).

* The MB layout n ths 󰘰gure s for reference only.

SATA1~2 (6Gb/s, by Intel

Z77/ Z75)

SATA3~6 (3Gb/s, by Intel

Z77/ Z75)

SATA2

SATA1

SATA4

SATA3

SATA6

SATA5

Important

Many SATA devces also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devces

nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and optcal drves (CD / DVD /

Blu-Ray). Please refer to the devce’s manual for further nformaton.

Many computer cases also requre that large SATA devces, such as HDDs, SSDs,

and optcal drves, be screwed down nto the case. Refer to the manual that came

wth your computer case or your SATA devce for further nstallaton nstructons.

Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result durng

transmsson otherwse.

SATA cables have dentcal plugs on ether sdes of the cable. However, t s rec

ommended that the 󰘱at connector be connected to the manboard for space savng

purposes.

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MSI Z77A User Manual

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