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To connect a Serial ATA di
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Serial ATA Cable
be the same motherboard.
Comparison between Parallel ATA and Serial ATA
Parallel A
Bandwidth
100/133 MB/Se
Volts
5V
Pins
40
Length Limitation
18 inch (45.72cm)
Cable
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Ventilation
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