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Maximus IX Hero ATAPI devices are not supported ???

AM_GH
Level 7

‎04-03-2018 09:11 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 08:53 PM by Community Admin

Hello
I want to buy Maximus IX Hero but I see this in user manual pdf:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports **
** These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

Why??
I don't see Asmedia Sata controller in this motherboard..
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davemon50
Level 11

‎04-03-2018 10:41 AM

Your optical devices will need to be SATA interface.
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AM_GH
Level 7
In response to davemon50

‎04-03-2018 11:21 AM

davemon50 wrote:
Your optical devices will need to be SATA interface.


There are 6 Sata ports (Intel Z270 Chipset) in Maximus IX Hero so why not support ATAPI devices ??
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mcleod52
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In response to AM_GH

‎04-04-2018 11:02 AM

AM.GH wrote:
There are 6 Sata ports (Intel Z270 Chipset) in Maximus IX Hero so why not support ATAPI devices ??


I think at some point vendors have to leave legacy protocols and systems in the past
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AM_GH
Level 7
In response to mcleod52

‎04-05-2018 12:12 AM

mcleod52 wrote:
I think at some point vendors have to leave legacy protocols and systems in the past


But someone need optical drive.
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davemon50
Level 11

‎04-05-2018 11:45 AM

So, again: Your optical devices will need to be SATA interface.

When you put a system together devices must be coordinated with the motherboard's abilities; part of the process. Pretty much every mainstream board offers a few legacy options and a few "future-ready" options. And then mainly what's mainstream today. If you want additional legacy or future-ready options then you need to research and find the higher end boards that offer it.
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AM_GH
Level 7
In response to davemon50

‎04-06-2018 05:31 AM

davemon50 wrote:
So, again: Your optical devices will need to be SATA interface.

When you put a system together devices must be coordinated with the motherboard's abilities; part of the process. Pretty much every mainstream board offers a few legacy options and a few "future-ready" options. And then mainly what's mainstream today. If you want additional legacy or future-ready options then you need to research and find the higher end boards that offer it.


You mistaken in my question
I have optical drive with sata interface but see this line in user manual of Maximus IX Hero:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports **
** These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

I see this line in matherboard with asmedia sata controller but Maximus IX Hero don't have asmedia sata controller
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MrAgapiGC
Level 13

‎04-06-2018 05:15 AM

Why a 1998 interface? for a hard disk or CDROM. There is a sirca or legacy device you want to use?
Learn, Play Enjoy!
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davemon50
Level 11

‎04-06-2018 05:46 AM

OK so your question is not about ATAPI it's about Asmedia. The fact is they will provide you essentially the same control as I understand it but the Asmedia controller has a slightly lower performance, not visible to the typical user.

Do you need more than 6 of them, is that why you are asking? The Z270 chipset handles up to 6, which is what's on the board.
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AM_GH
Level 7
In response to davemon50

‎04-07-2018 12:07 AM

davemon50 wrote:
OK so your question is not about ATAPI it's about Asmedia. The fact is they will provide you essentially the same control as I understand it but the Asmedia controller has a slightly lower performance, not visible to the typical user.

Do you need more than 6 of them, is that why you are asking? The Z270 chipset handles up to 6, which is what's on the board.


so can use optical drive sata in Maximus IX Hero???
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