Intel GA-N680SLI-DQ6 user manual Connecting the e-SATA Cable Kit, English, tor on the bracket

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1-6 Connecting the e-SATA Cable Kit

The e-SATA cable kit 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

e-SATA

Connector Powere-SATA

ConnectorConnector

SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable

The e-SATA cable kit includes one SATA bracket, one SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.

Follow the steps below to install the e-SATA cable kit:
Step 1:	Step 2:
Locate one free PCI	Connect the SATA
slot and secure the	c a b l e f r o m t h e
SATA bracket to the	bracket to the SATA
chassis back panel	port on your
with a screw.	motherboard.
Step 3:	Step 4:
Connect the power	Plug one end of the
c a b l e f r o m t h e	SATA signal cable into
bracket to the power	the e-SATA connec-
supply.	tor on the bracket.
	Then attach the SATA
	power cable to the
	power connector on
	the bracket.

Step 5:

Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA devices. 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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