3.
ASMedia
Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray])
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These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s
signal cables.
SABERTOOTH Z77 ASMedia SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
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The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors do not support ATAPI devices.
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You must install Windows
hard disk drives.
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For regular usage, the SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for data drives.
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the ASMedia Storage Controller item in the BIOS
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to [Enabled]. Refer to section 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA
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