11
11
(7) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard
disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave
mode by setting its jumpers accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your
hard disk for the jumper settings.
IDE Connector
Pin 1
IDE1
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Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to
as the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
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For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system
performance on this channel may drop.
(8) Serial-ATAII Port connector: SATA1, SATA 2
This connector supports the provided Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to
connecting the motherboard with serial ATAII hard disk.
Serial-ATA2 Port Connector
SAT
2
SAT
1
(9) D-Sub 15-pin Connector: VGA
VGA connector is the 15-pin D-subminiature female connector; it is for the
display devices, such as the CRT monitor, LCD monitor and so on.