DFI BT253 - Manual (Page 22)

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
I/O Connectors
Serial ATA Connector
Serial ATA Power Connector
3
• 1 Serial ATA 2.0 port with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device. Connect one end of the Se-
rial ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
The SATA power connector supplies power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of the provided
power cable to the SATA power connector and the other end to your storage device.
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“SATA Configuration” submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Features
7
RXN GND TXP TXN GND
1
RXP GND
SATA 1
SATA Power
SATA 2.0 3Gb/s
+12V +5V Ground
1
Ground
4
Cooling Fan Connector
The fan connector is used to connect the cooling fan. The cooling fan will provide adequate
airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
BIOS Setting
The Advanced menu (“HW Monitor” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of
the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
System Fan
1
Ground Power Sense
3