SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
Features
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2 Serial ATA 2.0 ports
- SATA 0 and SATA 1 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
- One multiplexed with mSATA (Mini PCIe)
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Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Se-
rial ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu ("IDE Configuration" submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
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GND
TXP
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND
7
SATA 0
SATA 1
SATA 2.0 3Gb/s
(SATA port 0 provides adequate
space for SATA DOM.)
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SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors - BT161
These SATA power connectors supply power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of the pro-
vided power cable to the SATA power connector and the other end to your storage device.
SATA
Power 0
+12V
1
Ground
Ground
4
+5V
SATA
Power 1
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