Intel 946GZ User Manual page 12

• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
"Master" and the second HDD is referred to as the "Slave".
• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don't install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
(9) Serial-ATA Port connector:
SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3/ SATA4
These connectors support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to
connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
(10) Serial COM Port: COM1
COM1 is a 9-pin RS232 connector.
(11) VGA Connector (15-pin D-Sub) Connector: VGA
VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector for display monitor.
Primary IDE Connector
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
Serial-ATA1 & 2 Compatible Connectors
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IDE1 IDE1
Pin 1