Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P user manual Installing the SATA Bracket, SATA Signal Cable, SATA Power Cable

Step 2:

Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard.

Step 4:

Plug one end of the SATA signal cable into the external SATA con- nector on the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket.

1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket

The SATA bracket allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.

•Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or

removing the SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to hardware.

• Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into the corresponding connec- tors when installing.

SATA Bracket

External

SATA

Connector Power External SATA

Connector Connector

SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable

The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.

Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:

Step 1:

Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

Step 3:

Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power supply.

Step 5:

Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure.

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