Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is part 2 of my series on adding SATA ports to a Personal Computer - such as needed when it may be transitioned to being a Network Attached Storage System (NAS). In this video we will cover how you convert an unused M.2 connector to multiple SATA drive connectors. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Adding SATA Ports to a PC, Part 2
1:48 Additional Information on SATA Data Cable Colors
3:31 Installing an M.2 6-Port SATA Controller
5:52 Testing The SATA Controllers and SATA Drives
10:04 Conclusion of to Adding SATA Ports to a PC, Part 2
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Yosoo PCIe Sata Expansion Card M.2 to SATA3.0 Adapter, 6Gbps High Speed, ASM1166, Yosoo Health Gearzn4f3udw9i, Desktop, Laptop, Windows, Linux
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M.2 to SATA Adapter with 6 SATA Cables, M Key to SATA3.0 Card, ASMedia ASM1166 Chip, Support SSD and HDD for Desktop PC with LED Indicator, Tools Included
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Other Helpful Links:
ASM1166 Firmware upgrade tool by radxa:
dl.radxa.com/accessories/m2-to-hexa-sata-adapter/tools
Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
This video is part 2 of my series on adding SATA ports to a Personal Computer - such as needed when it may be transitioned to being a Network Attached Storage System (NAS). In this video we will cover how you convert an unused M.2 connector to multiple SATA drive connectors. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Adding SATA Ports to a PC, Part 2
1:48 Additional Information on SATA Data Cable Colors
3:31 Installing an M.2 6-Port SATA Controller
5:52 Testing The SATA Controllers and SATA Drives
10:04 Conclusion of to Adding SATA Ports to a PC, Part 2
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
Yosoo PCIe Sata Expansion Card M.2 to SATA3.0 Adapter, 6Gbps High Speed, ASM1166, Yosoo Health Gearzn4f3udw9i, Desktop, Laptop, Windows, Linux
amzn.to/4er03ja
M.2 to SATA Adapter with 6 SATA Cables, M Key to SATA3.0 Card, ASMedia ASM1166 Chip, Support SSD and HDD for Desktop PC with LED Indicator, Tools Included
amzn.to/4legQYT
Other Helpful Links:
ASM1166 Firmware upgrade tool by radxa:
dl.radxa.com/accessories/m2-to-hexa-sata-adapter/tools
Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
