ASRock Forums : H170M-ITX/DL. Where does the mSATA fit? https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:32:54 +0000 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:42:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1128 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[H170M-ITX/DL. Where does the mSATA fit? : As the SSD in the mSATA slot...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=8816&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#8816 Author: tnerb
Subject: 1128
Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 10:42pm

As the SSD in the mSATA slot will be vertically oriented (perpendicular to the motherboard) with no real way to secure it, is this acceptable?
 
I'm concerned as all other mounting options I have seen for an mSATA SSD have it secured with a screw or bracket....
 
thoughts?
]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:42:54 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=8816&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#8816 <![CDATA[H170M-ITX/DL. Where does the mSATA fit? : Greetings, This is ASRock Technical...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5152&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5152 Author: ASRock_TSD
Subject: 1128
Posted: 30 Oct 2015 at 8:07pm

Greetings, This is ASRock Technical Support Department.
 

The mSATA device share the slot with mini-PCIE, which has same mechanical design but different signal.

However, the mini-PCIE H170M-ITX/DL supports mSATA signal, so you can feel free to use mSATA device on it.

 

If any, please feel free to let us know.

 

Kindest Regards,

ASRock TSD
]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:07:21 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5152&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5152 <![CDATA[H170M-ITX/DL. Where does the mSATA fit? : iMatt wrote: Ahhhh....I can...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5144&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5144 Author: parsec
Subject: 1128
Posted: 30 Oct 2015 at 3:16pm

Originally posted by iMatt iMatt wrote:

Ahhhh....I can see the H170M-ITX/AC on the Asrock page. It does show the wireless card inserted vertically into the mini PCIe slot. So I assume an mSATA storage device fits the same way.


You are right.

If you check the Specification page of the H170M-ITX/DL, in the Slots section is describes the mini-PCI Express slot, and includes this line:

This Mini-PCI Express Slot supports WiFi and mSATA devices.

An mSATA SSD will fit horizontally in that slot, and IMO is really a preferred orientation for an mSATA SSD, as it will likely run cooler in that position.

There might be a setting in the UEFI to switch that slot between two operating modes, so check for that. This setting could be one that enables or disables a WAN card. An mSATA SSD will be listed in the Storage Configuration screen.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H170M-ITXDL/?cat=Specifications


]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:16:29 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5144&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5144 <![CDATA[H170M-ITX/DL. Where does the mSATA fit? : Ahhhh....I can see the H170M-ITX/AC...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5115&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5115 Author: iMatt
Subject: 1128
Posted: 30 Oct 2015 at 6:47am

Ahhhh....I can see the H170M-ITX/AC on the Asrock page. It does show the wireless card inserted vertically into the mini PCIe slot. So I assume an mSATA storage device fits the same way.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 06:47:43 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5115&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5115 <![CDATA[H170M-ITX/DL. Where does the mSATA fit? : It should be the same MBO as the...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5102&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5102 Author: ASRock Expert
Subject: 1128
Posted: 30 Oct 2015 at 5:13am

It should be the same MBO as the H170M-ITX/AC, without the AC module.
The AC model has no mSATA, but it is mentioned too.

There is a picture on NewEgg of the H170M-ITX/AC, and on it's back there is no mSATA too.

Misprint on two boards? Don't know.
]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 05:13:14 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5102&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5102 <![CDATA[H170M-ITX/DL. Where does the mSATA fit? : Hi, new to the forum. Looking...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5100&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5100 Author: iMatt
Subject: 1128
Posted: 30 Oct 2015 at 4:52am

Hi, new to the forum. Looking to downsize due to lack of space. So looking to get a new MB like the  H170M-ITX/DL motherboard. It mentions it accepts mSATA storage devices on its product page. Where would such a device fit? In the mini PCI-E slot? I can't see any other slot available.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 04:52:05 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1128&PID=5100&title=h170mitx-dl-where-does-the-msata-fit#5100