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    Does intel PM45 ICH9M support SATA II ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NnapolyonN, Oct 19, 2011.

  1. NnapolyonN

    NnapolyonN Newbie

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    I have a 320gb 5200rpm 8mb cache SATA HDD on my laptop(SUMSUNG R560 AS03TR) and I want to buy a 500 gb 7200 rpm 16mb cache SATA II HDD but I don't know if my mainbord supports it or not, I could not find it anywhere.. İf it does not support it will work like SATA and then there is no need to buy SATA II :S I need urgent help please...
     
    NnapolyonN, Oct 19, 2011
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    SATA and SATA use the same connector and are compatible with each other.
    The ICH9M supports SATA II speeds as well.
     
    namaiki, Oct 19, 2011
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    3Fees Notebook Deity

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    Short answer - YES SATA II supported

    Cheers
    3Fees :)
     
    3Fees, Oct 19, 2011
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    NnapolyonN Newbie

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    Thank you very much guys, i really appreciate your help. Thank you...
     
    NnapolyonN, Oct 20, 2011
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