Chapter 2
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2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
SATA 1 connector supports the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, SATA2~4 connectors are used
to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC
assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But
maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
1. SATA1~4: Serial ATA Connectors