Connecting Serial Ata (Sata) Cables; Connecting A Serial Ata Cable - Intel DQ45EK - Desktop Board Executive Series Motherboard Product Manual

Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide

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 17, A).
3. Attach the other end of the SATA cable to the SATA drive (Figure 17, B).
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Figure 17. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable