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which sata2 socket to connect a ssd to on p55m-ud2 board rev 1.0

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which sata2 socket to connect a ssd to on p55m-ud2 board rev 1.0
« on: September 03, 2013, 01:33:23 pm »
Hello, I have a ssd I plan to install in this board which will be the only, drive with OS. I was wondering if it makes any difference which sata2 socket I use  sata2 0/1/2/3/4? I have it set to AHCI in bios already. I assume I should not, use the Gsata sockets?  Thanks!   :)

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Re: which sata2 socket to connect a ssd to on p55m-ud2 board rev 1.0
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2013, 07:15:57 pm »
Usually I connect to the lowest numbered SATA port 1st so, in your case that would be, SATA2_0. Although it shouldn't really make a difference it can be beneficial when adding further drives later on.

I would use the GSATA port(s) for any DVD/CD drives that you are installing.
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Re: which sata2 socket to connect a ssd to on p55m-ud2 board rev 1.0
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2013, 12:58:09 am »
Is there a reason why I should hook my dvd burner to a GSATA socket  because right now I don't have it connected that way?  Thanks!   :)

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Re: which sata2 socket to connect a ssd to on p55m-ud2 board rev 1.0
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2013, 06:55:58 am »
The only reason I do this is because I have found that some SATA DVD/CD drives do not like running in AHCI Mode and using the GSATA ports, set to IDE, can alleviate any problems.
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Re: which sata2 socket to connect a ssd to on p55m-ud2 board rev 1.0
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2013, 11:46:09 am »
The only reason I do this is because I have found that some SATA DVD/CD drives do not like running in AHCI Mode and using the GSATA ports, set to IDE, can alleviate any problems.
AH, I see I'll try to remember that.  Thanks!   :)