6.Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1)
This next generation connector supports the thin Serial ATA cable for a Serial ATA hard disk drive. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA 133).
SATA1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
SATA connector
Important notes on Serial ATA
• The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface.
•This motherboard does not support hot plug function for Serial ATA drive and connections.
•Install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
7.Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector supports the rear panel serial port.
COM1
Serial COM1 connector
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