Header Name
Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard's optional devices:
SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest datatransfer rates
(3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-nates limitations of the current Parallel
ATA interface. But maintains register com-patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin
Signal Name
1
Ground
3
TX-
5
RX-
7
Ground
86
Function
ATX12V CONN
Pin
2
4
6
Definition
1: GND
2: GND
3: +12V_4P
4: +12V_4P
Signal Name
TX+
Ground
RX+
Aspire AX1430 Service Guide