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A85F2-A DELUXE (GOLDEN) USER MANUAL
2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
No. Components No. Components
1 SATA1~7 4 SPDIFO
2 F_USB1(EZ) & F_USB2~3 5 COM
3 USB3F 6 F_AUDIO
SATA1~7 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Paral-
lel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility
with Parallel ATA.
1. SATA1~7: Serial ATA connectors