Asus P8Q77-M2 - Manual (Page 37)

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8. Intel ® Q77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via
Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
• 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 Selection item in the BIOS to
[RAID]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the
folder named Manual in the support DVD.
• You must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if
you are using Windows ® XP SP3 or later version.
• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to
[AHCI]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.
9. 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
GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND
SATA6G_1
GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND
P8Q77-M2
P8Q77-M2 Intel ® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
P8Q77-M2
P8Q77-M2 Serial port (COM1) connector
PIN 1
COM1
DCD TXD GND RTS
RI
RXD DTR DSR CTS