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You can only have 1 Sata HDD per Sata connector, however on IDE you can have 2 IDE, 1 set to master the other to Slave or if supported both set to CSS (Cable Select). So you can have 4 Sata HDD and 2 IDE HDD per IDE channel. One thing you need to be aware of is your Power Supply. Make sure it is capable of handling such a load or you will get write errors on the Drives. Hope that helps.
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Why does a sata motherboard contain sata connections?
It wouldn't be a SATA motherboard if you couldn't connect SATA drives to it.
Do you have to use sata cables to connect a hdd or ssd to your motherboard?
Most likely, but not necessarily. It all depends on what kind of motherboard you have. Most modern motherboards require SATA cables to connect to storage devices, but there are some that can still use a PATA (also known as IDE) cable for HDDs. Regarding SSDs, most of them connect to motherboards through SATA cables, but there are some that can be connected to the motherboard through a PCIe X4 slot.
What does a SATA cable do?
SATA, or serial advanced technology attachment, connects the motherboard to hard drives and optical drives. This cable is inserted into the SATA slot on the motherboard.
What is the maximum number of drives that can be installed?
the maximum number of drives that can be installed depends upon how many drive bay slots your case has and how many SATA connections your motherboard has.
Is sata a real connection name?
Yes, SATA is used to connect the hard drives to the motherboard.
Drives are connected to the motherboard with ribbon cables or thinner cables?
SATA cables.
How many SATA are there in the motherboard?
It depends on a motherboard. You can have 2 of them or all 6 of them Maybe there are motherboards with more than 6 ports but they are expensive. I need the location of SATA connections fopr a Dimension 4300 motherboard; hopely with a location graphic.
What type of sata port is on a Foxconn C51GU01 Motherboard?
Most likely it's 2 SATA 2 ports.
What is a satae?
A sata cable connects a motherboard to a Sata hard drive. Modern power supplies have special chords made to power Sata hard drives where as old ones do not. Older computers have Eide cables to connect the motherboard to the hard drive.
What is the maximum bandwidth of SATA?
Speed of sata 1 is 1.5 Gbps Speed of sata 2 is 3 Gbps
How are drives connected to the motherboard?
Drives are linked by cables called SATA cables, these send data through the motherboard
What is the purpose for the SATA-style power connector?
SATA power connector is a type of power cable with which we can provide Disks power from the mother board. SATA Power cables are connected from sata point on motherboard to the drive.
