[SOLVED] MSI Z97 - How to open SATA3_4 and SATA5_6

[peterng]

Hi There,

I'm using ABS Stalker X ALI012 with MSI Intel Z97. I have used up 2 SATA ports. When I look at the mainboard, there are still SATA3_4 and SATA5_6 but they are being covered. Picture here: https://imgur.com/a/3W0lDtt.

Just wondering, is it possible for me to use those SATA ports? I have 1 more SSD and I would like to plug it in as well.

Thank you

 

[Barty1884]

Hi There,

I'm using ABS Stalker X ALI012 with MSI Intel Z97. I have used up 2 SATA ports. When I look at the mainboard, there are still SATA3_4 and SATA5_6 but they are being covered. Picture here: https://imgur.com/a/3W0lDtt.

Just wondering, is it possible for me to use those SATA ports? I have 1 more SSD and I would like to plug it in as well.

Thank you

They're not 'covered'? They're angled to the side. Ie , in the image you'd plug the SATA cable in from the side (right to left), not straight down like the other ports.

Not the same board, but should give you a visual:

 

[peterng]

Silly me i got it now. Thank you for your help.