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Chapter 1 Internal Connectors SATA1~6: SATA Connectors This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD. http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 SATA6 SATA5 H97M ECO - SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by Intel® H97) B85M ECO - SATA1~4 (6Gb/s, by Intel® B85), SATA5~6 (3Gb/s, by Intel® B85) Important • Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD / Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device's manual for further information. • Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions. • Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. • SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes. Getting Started 1-20

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Chapter 1
1-20
Getting Started
Internal Connectors
SATA1~6: SATA Connectors
This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to
one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD),
and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD.
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA5
SATA6
H97M ECO -
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by Intel
®
H97)
B85M ECO -
SATA1~4 (6Gb/s, by Intel
®
B85), SATA5~6 (3Gb/s, by Intel
®
B85)
Important
•
Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices
include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray).
Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.
•
Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs,
and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came
with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions.
•
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result
during transmission otherwise.
•
SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.