Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Connecting the Serial ATA Cable

The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA drive or the connector on the board (see Figure 12).

For correct cable function:

1.Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 25.

2.Attach either cable end to the connector (A) on the board.

3.Attach either cable end to the connector (B) on the drive.

A

B

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Figure 12. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable

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Intel D865GRH manual Connecting the Serial ATA Cable