User Manual

Chapter 2
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A990FXM-A USER MANUAL
No. Components No. Components
1 SATA1~6 4 SPDIFO
2 F_USB1~2 5 F_AUDIO
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SATA1~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, 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.
2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
1. SATA 1~6: Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors