• For detailed instructions on RAID configurations, refer to the RAID manual in the
Support DVD.
• If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the
OnChip
SATA Type
item in the BIOS to
[RAID]
. See
2.3.4 SATA Configuration
for details.
4.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, and SATA6)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk
and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA
1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the
standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). If you install Serial ATA hard disk
drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the
onboard SB700 chipset.
Install the Windows
®
XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA.
5.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.
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