How Do You Connect A SATA Hard Drive To A SATA Motherboard?
A computer’s hard drive contains the operating system, program files and saved data. While older computers used thicker hard drives known as “IDE” drives, most computers are moving towards using thinner “SATA” version hard drives. In order to be able to use a SATA hard drive, your motherboard must have SATA hard drive ports. Most computers come with at least two hard drive ports on a SATA motherboard. Turn off and unplug your computer. Using a screwdriver, remove the left side panel to open your computer’s tower. Locate the SATA connection ports on your computer’s motherboard. The location and color of the ports vary depending on the make of your motherboard, but they are often a bright color such as orange, red or blue. If you are unsure of the location of your SATA ports, you may need to refer to your computer or motherboard manual. Locate the SATA data port on the back of your SATA hard drive. This will usually be a thin port in the center of the drive that matches the size of the S
