Instruction Manual

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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s op-
tional devices:
SATA1: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the high-
est date transfer rates (150 MB/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC
assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But
maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
9 Ground 10 -