Hi all,
I'm looking at building a new pc using the above mentioned Asrock board, but I'm having difficulty figuring out how many actual SATA ports are available when using both the m2 slot and the front panel usb adapter.
As far as I can tell the m2 slot uses 1 SATA express port and 2 SATA3 ports, while the adapter also uses a SATA express port.
The image in the manual shows 3 SATA connector cables (1 express and 2 SATA3) but only specifies the use of a SATA express connector.
By my math it would appear that out of a total of 8 SATA3 ports only 4 remain available, but I'm unsure if both the adapter and the m2 slot can even be used at the same time.
I'm counting on using both the M2 slot and USB Adapter but I also need at least 6, preferably 7 SATA3 ports available for my ideal build, though concession are always an option.
Thanks in advance for any help and insight.
PS: Added a screenshot of the adapter and m2 slot spec and a link to the manual
Manual
I'm looking at building a new pc using the above mentioned Asrock board, but I'm having difficulty figuring out how many actual SATA ports are available when using both the m2 slot and the front panel usb adapter.
As far as I can tell the m2 slot uses 1 SATA express port and 2 SATA3 ports, while the adapter also uses a SATA express port.
The image in the manual shows 3 SATA connector cables (1 express and 2 SATA3) but only specifies the use of a SATA express connector.
By my math it would appear that out of a total of 8 SATA3 ports only 4 remain available, but I'm unsure if both the adapter and the m2 slot can even be used at the same time.
I'm counting on using both the M2 slot and USB Adapter but I also need at least 6, preferably 7 SATA3 ports available for my ideal build, though concession are always an option.
Thanks in advance for any help and insight.
PS: Added a screenshot of the adapter and m2 slot spec and a link to the manual
Manual
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