Intel D865PERL User Manual

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Connecting the Serial ATA Cable
The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the
desktop board. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA drive or the connector on the
board.
For correct cable function:
1. Observe the precaution in “before You Begin” on page 27.
2. Attach either cable end to the connector (Figure 12-A) on the board.
3. Attach the other cable end to the drive (Figure 12-B).
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A
B
Figure 12. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable

Intel D865PERL Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 865PE
Socket	Socket 478
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Memory Slots	4
Maximum RAM	4 GB
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP 8x, 5 x PCI
LAN	10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Supported CPU	Intel Pentium 4, Intel Celeron
Storage Interfaces	2 x ATA-100, 2 x SATA
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via headers)
Audio	6-channel AC'97