7.Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

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.

COM

CTS

DSR

DTR

RXD

PIN 1

DCD TXD GND RTS RI

B85M-E

B85M-E Serial port (COM) connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

8.Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow])

This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

B85M-E

SATA6G_3

GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND

SATA6G_1

GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND

SATA6G_4

GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND

SATA6G_2

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND

B85M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connector

•You must install Windows. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.

•When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.

1-16

Chapter 1: Product introduction