Connecting Serial Ata (Sata) Cables - Intel BLKDQ45CB Product Manual

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables

SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect a
single SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29.
2. Attach one end the SATA cable to one of the SATA connectors on the board
(Figure 21, A).
3. Attach the other end of the SATA cable to the SATA drive (Figure 21, B).
Figure 21. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable
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