5.SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] (7-pin SATA_E1, SATA_E2)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a EZ Backup or a Super Speed configuration with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard Silicon Image® SIL5723 controller.

SATA_E1 (orange, Port 0)

NOTE: The sticker on the SATA connector illustrates the definition of SATA_E1

and SATA_E2 ports when using Drive Xpert function. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions.

SATA_E2 (white, Port 1)

•The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) ports are for

SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is not supported.

•Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function:

All original data of the SATA_E2 (white, port1) hard drive will be erased for EZ Backup setup.

All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Super Speed setup.

• Before using the Drive Xpert technology, make sure that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives.

•Drive Xpert function is available only when the hard disk drives connected to SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) are set as data drives.

•When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard.

Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions.

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