Connectors - Asus P2-P5N9300 User Manual

3.4

Connectors

1. Serial ATA connectors (9-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
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2. COM port connector (10-1pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
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Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk
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drives.
When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk
drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector.
Chapter 3: Motherboard info