Intel D975XBX2 manual Connecting the Serial ATA Cable, Connecting Serial ATA Cables

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Connecting the Serial ATA Cable

The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA drive or the connector on the board.

For correct cable function:

1.Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25.

2.Attach the locking cable end to the connector (Figure 23, A) on the board.

3.Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 23, B).

Figure 23. Connecting Serial ATA Cables

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