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Can SATA 2 Work on M.B. that Supports only SATA 1

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dlwdeli   03-29-2006 at 06:11:37 PM

I was under the impression that SATA 2 drives were Bakwards compatable with SATA 1 Motherboards, but when I asked Tech support at Epox they tell me I can use only SATA 1.

My M.B. is Epox EP-4KVMI

http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6813123254

Thank you for any input

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KWH   03-29-2006 at 06:22:40 PM
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All the SATA II HD's I've seen are backwards compatable, best check with the HD manufacturer. Quick Google!

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hawkeye22   03-29-2006 at 06:37:40 PM
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Some SATA-II drives have jumpers to set them in SATA-I mode. The ones without jumpers should just throttle back to SATA-I mode automatically.

Also, like KWH said, check the hd manufacturer to be sure.

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dlwdeli   03-29-2006 at 06:39:15 PM
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Thanks I"ll do that.

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KWH   03-29-2006 at 07:11:25 PM
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The Hitachis I have were set to SATA I default. I have to get the software (free) from Hitachi to enable them to SATA II. Makes a bootable floppy, easy to use. Also can change other specs such as accoustic dampening.

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