Elitegroup TIGD2-I (V1.0) - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 2
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TIGD2-I USER MANUAL
SATA1~2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices, simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Paral-
lel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility
with Parallel ATA.
3. SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors
2 & 5. COM2/1/4/3/6 & COM5: Onboard Serial Port Headers
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.