David Gillett's post (clipped):--- <<<< now that a new interface (SATA or "Serial ATA") is appearing, some manufacturers are calling it "Parallel ATA".>>>> If this is correct then I am sorry I made a mistake in my post with subject([PCBUILD] HELP!!!) on 27/08/05 at 8:52:32 PM (Clipped):--- <<< However the "CHAINTECH" link (http://www.chaintechusa.com/tw/eng/product_spec.asp?MPSNo=13&PISNo=306 ) given by Hugh Vandervoort and your post also says the mobo is "SATA/ RAID" capable wheras the new egg. specs says "PATA" and I find this confusing since they are two different configurations. So I feel you should recheck the specs again >>> on a side not does this mean " serial" and "parallel" interfaces are the same?and does it apply to "ports" also?. It IS getting very confusing with so many "descriptions " for the same thing. will appreciate all input wishing all a good day---Venkat Viswanathan The NOSPIN Group has added a new feature on our website, web based bulletinboard for questions and answers: Visit our sister website at http://nospin.com