3
5.
Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
6.
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
Now go to Device Connection to connect your Serial
ATA hard disk drives.
Device Connection
The Serial ATA PCI-M is a dual channel Serial ATA
controller that supports up to two Serial ATA hard disk
drives. If you plan to use the second Serial ATA channel,
you will need to purchase an additional Serial ATA
power and data cable.
1.
Install hard disk drive(s) in chassis.
2.
Connect the Serial ATA hard disk drive to the system
power supply using the Serial ATA power cable.
3.
Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the hard
disk drive.
Serial ATA cable
Serial ATA Power
cable
Figure 2. Hard disk drive connections
4.
Attach the other end of the Serial ATA cable to the
Serial ATA connector on the Serial ATA PCI-M.
