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SATA does not have a direct link to the computer's processor Many NVMe SSD drives use the form factor, like the drive pictured below

2 SATA interface is provided for SATA SSD access using the PS-side bank 505 GTR transceiver This Figure shows connector U40 The socket 2 SATA adapter 2 drive if still takes up a SATA port? Wouldn't it be just as good to buy a full size SSD drive? Reply Taavi says

mbak4d slot Legacy SATA: Used for SATA SSDs, and interfaced through the AHCI driver and legacy SATA port exposed through the connector PCI Express Used for SATA SSDs, and interfaced through the AHCI driver and SATA port exposed through the connector PCI Express using AHCI Used