what cable do i need for my HP Omni Core 5 desktop to use the sata connections on my motherboard?

[RickHSV]

My MB had 2 open sata connections and i PWR0 (power) connection. What cable do I need to use those sata ports and will sataHDs work or only sata SSD?

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @RickHSV,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

Great question! Here’s what you need to know to use those SATA ports on your HP Omni Core 5 desktop:

What Cables You Need

1. SATA Data Cable
   • Connects the motherboard SATA port to the storage device (HDD or SSD).
   • One end plugs into the motherboard SATA connector, the other into the drive.
2. SATA Power Cable
   • Comes from your power supply unit (PSU).
   • If your PSU has unused SATA power connectors, you can use those directly.
   • If not, you’ll need a Molex-to-SATA power adapter.

Will SATA HDDs Work or Only SATA SSDs?

• Both SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs will work.
• The motherboard SATA ports are universal for 2.5" SSDs and 3.5" HDDs.
• Performance difference: 
  • SSD = faster boot and load times.
  • HDD = larger storage at lower cost.

Steps to Install

1. Power off and unplug the desktop.
2. Mount the drive in an available bay.
3. Connect the SATA data cable from the motherboard to the drive.
4. Connect the SATA power cable from the PSU to the drive.
5. Boot up and check the BIOS to confirm the drive is detected.
6. Format the drive in Windows Disk Management.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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VikramTheGreat

[RickHSV]

Hello VikramTheGreat, For some reason I didn't see your solution posting but I did see your last message. Thanks for your reply. I have attached a pic of my MB. I think I can find a standard SATA MB to SATA device cable that you call the SATA Data cable. My main focus is finding a cable to connect to the PWR0/PWR1 connector also shown on the MB. It would appear from the label that that connector would support 2 SATA devices, correct? Also, in my "research" I saw one post that said HDDs use 12V and SSD use 5V. I don't know if that is accurate but I am asking about finding that cable that would go to two SATA devices and if, voltage wise, does it support both HDDs and SSD?

My post was my first on this forum and I didn't know I could attach a pic. That would have made my question more clear. Thanks for your help.

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @RickHSV,

Sorry to hear that you were unable to find th post details shared above. Thank you for sharing the image of the board,

Let me try to find the details, and I will keep you posted shortly with the information.

Regards
VikramTheGreat