Asus P5Q-E WiFi-AP User Manual - Page 57
SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] 7-pin SATA_E1, SATA_E2, Backup, Super Speed
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5. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] (7-pin SATA_E1, SATA_E2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a EZ Backup or a Super Speed configuration with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard Silicon Image® SIL5723 controller. SATA_E1 (orange, Port 0) NOTE: The sticker on the SATA connector illustrates the definition of SATA_E1 and SATA_E2 ports when using Drive Xpert function. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. SATA_E2 (white, Port 1) • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) ports are for SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is not supported. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the SATA_E2 (white, port1) hard drive will be erased for EZ Backup setup. All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Super Speed setup. • Before using the Drive Xpert technology, make sure that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives. • Drive Xpert function is available only when the hard disk drives connected to SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) are set as data drives. • When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-31