Asus SK8N User Manual page 49

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2)
These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables
for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface
allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard
parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133).
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Important notes on Serial ATA solution:
• The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier
routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA
cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables
of the Parallel ATA interface.
• Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not
available in this motherboard.
• Install Windows
ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide
SATA_RAID2
SATA_RAID1
® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
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