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Internal Connectors
SATA1~6: Serial ATA Connector
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device. Serial ATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state
drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
* The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.
SATA4
SATA2
SATA6
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by AMD
®
A85X) (FM2-A85XMA-P33)
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by AMD
®
A75) (FM2-A75MA-P33)
SATA1~6 (3Gb/s, by AMD
®
A55) (FM2-A55M-P33)
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
Important
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Many Serial ATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such
devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD /
DVD / Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.
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Many computer cases also require that large Serial ATA devices, such as HDDs,
SSDs, and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that
came with your computer case or your Serial ATA device for further installation in-
structions.
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Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result
during transmission otherwise.
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SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is rec-
ommended that the flat connector be connected to the mainboard for space saving
purposes.