2.2.8Internal connectors

1.Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset.

P8Z77-V LE

SATA6G_2

SATA6G_1

GND RSATA RXP2 RSATA RXN2 GND RSATA TXN2 RSATA TXP2 GND

GND RSATA RXP1 RSATA RXN1 GND RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXP1 GND

P8Z77-V LE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

•These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.

•Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section

3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.

•You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using

Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

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2.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

CTS

DSR

DTR

RXD

PIN 1

DCD TXD GND RTS RI

P8Z77-V LE

P8Z77-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector

The serial port bracket (COM1) module is purchased separately.

ASUS P8Z77-V LE

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