3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

A8V-E SE

A8V-E SE SATA connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA2

SATA1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

Important notes on Serial ATA

¥The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD) is available only if you are using Windows¨ 2000/XP.

¥Install the Windows¨ 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows¨ XP Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA.

4 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM1

A8V-E SE

PIN 1

A8V-E SE COM port connector

The Serial port module is purchased separately.

ASUS A8V-E SE

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