Asus P8Z77VLX 2.2.8Internal connectors, P8Z77-VLX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors, 2. Serial port connector (10-1pin COM1)

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 LX	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 LX 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.

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

	RXD DTR DSR CTS
PIN 1	DCD TXD GND RTS RI

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

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