Intel Desktop Board DG41RQProduct Guide

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables

SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect a

single internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function:

1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 25.

2. Attach one end

of the SATA cable to one of the SATA connectors on the board

(Figure 19, A) and attach the other end of the

cable to the

SATA drive

(Figure 19, B).

Figure 19. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable