Not sure about which SATA connectors to use on new motherboard

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anthonyajax1995

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I've got a 250GB SSD for my OS (Samsung EVO) and a 2TB SSHD (Seagate Firecuda). After reading the mobo manual (ASRock Z370 Extreme4) I'm still not sure which connectors to use.. It states the following picture:

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I think I'm currently using SATA3_A1 & SATA3_0 (or SATA3_A2 & SATA3_1, not currently at home) and the SSHD is being shown up as a removable device. I know there is possibly this: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3083627/internal-sata-drives-show-up-as-removeable-media to fix that, but I'd rather switch connectors if that fixes the problem too.
 
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Use ports SATA3_2 and SATA3_3. They do not interfere with anything.
If you don't use any M.2 ports, then you can use also SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA3_4, SATA3_5.

Ports SATA3_A1, SATA3_A2 are on Asrock sata controller. Using them sometimes can be tricky.
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Assuming you are only using those two devices and no M.2 drive, just use SATA3_A1 and SATA3_A2. Neither look like they interfere with anything else. I did a quick read of your mobo's manual; while it does suggest using SATA3_0 for the boot drive, it doesn't explain why. From what I could read it looks like all 8 ports are identical.
 
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Use ports SATA3_2 and SATA3_3. They do not interfere with anything.
If you don't use any M.2 ports, then you can use also SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA3_4, SATA3_5.

Ports SATA3_A1, SATA3_A2 are on Asrock sata controller. Using them sometimes can be tricky.
 
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anthonyajax1995

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I'll try this, will set this as the solution if it works. Also, a small secondary question: If I put my GPU in the 1st slot the way the SATA connectors are stacked are kind of in the way. I can't get the slot to *click*. It's connected enough to boot and everything, but the fact that the GPU isn't totally connected to the slot makes me worry for the future (with gravity and all). I tried fixing it by putting it in the 2nd slot, but even though it's a x16 slot it still runs the single card in x8 mode.. Would you say it's safe to file down the SATA3_A1 and SATA3_0 connectors (and leave them unused) a bit so the card fits in the slot?
 
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anthonyajax1995

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Alright, it's just the fact that the card doesn't go in deep enough to make the slot ..holder? click.

This thing:
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Not sure if the GPU could get damaged by the fact that it may be hanging? Not sure since it's still screwed shut at 1 side (it's a GTX 980, got plans to buy a 2080, hoping it's not much bigger since then it probably wouldn't fit at all). Getting the cables in is not a problem. Guess I'll just put it in slot 1 and hope gravity won't damage it

 
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You just have to press graphics card a bit harder into slot for it to click.
Or is motherboard bending too much? Did you by any chance forget to put standoff - right next to M.2 connector ?
That may cause motherboard bending and graphics card not clicking into the slot.
 
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anthonyajax1995

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The case came with 11 standoffs, but I only used 10, these are the current ones I'm using:

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Any I'm missing? Maybe just being to delicate with the GPU.. Either way this card is 4.09cm, 2080 is gonna be 5cm, so very worried about it fitting :/

EDIT: Just read that a standard ATX should only use 9 standoffs, should I take out the nr 5?
 
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anthonyajax1995

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Well, guess I'm changing mobo to ensure my future 2080 will fit (Asus STRIX Z370-F Gaming). Accepting your initial answer as the solution.
 
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