Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 4ā1
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Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and
Features
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Serial ATA = SATA
Parallel ATA = PATA
HP only supports the use of SATA drives on these models of computer. No PATA drives are
supported on these models.
4.1 SATA Hard Drives
SATA connectors on the system board are color coded to make identification easier.
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If there is an error on the application of the attach rules, a POST error message may be displayed.
Serial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics
Number of pins/conductors in data cable 7/7
Number of pins in power cable 15
Maximum data cable length 39.37 in (100 cm)
Data interface voltage differential 400-700 mV
Drive voltages 3.3 V, 5V, 12 V
Jumpers for configuring drive N/A
Data transfer rate 3.0 Gb/s
SATA Identification Color Port
Attachment
Sequence
Primary channel, device 0 Dark blue SATA 0 1
Primary channel, device 1 Light Blue SATA 2 4
Secondary channel, device 0 White SATA 1 2
Secondary channel, device 1 Orange SATA 3 3
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