Internal Connectors - Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 User Manual

1.7.2

Internal connectors

1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The COM module is purchased separately.
2. Intel Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2,
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SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA Express)
This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].
See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details.
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