Question

you are installing a new sata hard - drive in your windows workstation. which of the following connectors should you use to connect your hard - drive to the motherboard?
7 - pin connector
50 - pin connector
40 - pin connector
80 - pin connector

Explanation:

SATA hard - drives use 7 - pin connectors to connect to the motherboard. PATA (older technology) used 40 - pin or 80 - pin connectors. 50 - pin connectors are not relevant for this connection.

Answer:

7 - pin connector