Asus P8Z77-V LX - Manual (Page 39)

ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19
Chapter 2
2.2.8 Internal connectors
1. Intel ® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
configuration with the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® Z77
chipset.
• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
• You must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows ® XP SP3 or later versions.
2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The COM module is purchased separately.
SATA6G_2
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N
D
R
S
A
TA
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2
R
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N
2
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N
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R
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A
TA
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N
2
R
S
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TA
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P
2
G
N
D
SATA6G_1
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N
D
R
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A
TA
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1
R
S
A
TA
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N
1
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N
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N
D
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P8Z77-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
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P8Z77-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector
PIN 1
COM1
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C
D
TX
D
G
N
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R
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