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    SATA 1.5GB/s and SATA 3GB/s backwards compatible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by aircool, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. aircool

    aircool Newbie

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    Hi there, quick question.

    Will my D620 still function with a SATA2 hard drive installed (I.E - basically putting a SATA2 drive in a laptop that supports 1.5GB/s 'SATA')?

    As I've hit a nice bargain earlier and am slightly concerned if it will work or not.

    Thanks.
     
    aircool, Jan 27, 2009
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  2. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    Yes. No problem at all.
    Works both ways
    SATA 1.5Gb/s --> 3.0Gb/s
    or :
    SATA 3.0Gb/s --> 1.5Gb/s.
     
    Michel.K, Jan 27, 2009
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  3. aircool

    aircool Newbie

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    Superb! Can't wait for delivery and the time to play with a multi boot setup :D

    Thanks again.
     
    aircool, Jan 27, 2009
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