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SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] (7-pin SATA_E1, SATA_E2);
[blue] (SATA_E3, SATA_E4)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard
disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a EZ
Backup or a Super Speed configuration with the Drive Xpert Technology
through the onboard Silicon Image
SATA_E1 (orange, Port 0)
SATA_E2 (white, Port 1)
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The SATA_E1–4 connectors are for SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is
not supported.
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Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function:
All original data of the SATA_E2 (white, port1) and SATA_E4 (white, port 3)
hard drive will be erased for EZ Backup setup.
All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Super Speed
setup.
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Before using the Drive Xpert technology, make sure that you have
connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives.
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Install the Marvell
connectors. Refer to section 4.2.2 Drivers menu for details.
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Drive Xpert function is available only when the hard disk drives connected
to SATA_E1–4 are set as data drives.
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When using only one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to
the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) or the SATA_E3 (blue, port 2) connector on
the motherboard.
Refer to section 3.8 Tools menu and 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Utility—
SteelVine Manager for detailed Drive Xpert technology instructions.
ASUS P5Q Premium
SIL5723 controllers.
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SATA_E3 (blue, Port 2)
NOTE: The stickers on the SATA connectors
illustrate the definition of SATA_E1–4 ports when
using Drive Xpert function. Refer to section 4.3.11
for detailed application instructions.
SATA_E4 (white, Port 3)
61xx SATA Driver before using the SATA_E1–4
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