Connectors - Asus P2-M3A3200 User Manual

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Connectors

1. Serial ATA connectors (9-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
• Install Windows
before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk
drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector.
M 3 R 7 8 L
M3R78L SATA Connectors
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.
M 3 R 7 8 L
M3R78L COM Port Connector
ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200
2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows
®
R
R
SATA2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP2
GND
SATA1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
COM1
PIN1
XP Service Pack 1
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