Intel D975XBX2KR Product Guide - Page 43

Connecting the Serial ATA Cable,

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA drive or the connector on the board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Attach the locking cable end to the connector (Figure 23, A) on the board. 3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 23, B). Figure 23. Connecting Serial ATA Cables 43

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Connecting the Serial ATA Cable
The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single
drive to the desktop board.
Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA
drive or the connector on the board.
For correct cable function:
1.
Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2.
Attach the locking cable end to the connector (Figure 23, A) on the board.
3.
Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 23, B).
Figure 23.
Connecting Serial ATA Cables