SATA

How can I find out how many SATA devices my computer can use at one time? I'm kind of an idiot at this, I don't even know how to look up what type of motherboard I have. Tutorial?

1. Count number of SATA ports. Store number to $x
2. Say out loud to self: "I can use $x SATA devices!"
3. Have a trusted friend steal your Ipod.
4. Become an hero.

>>2
Bump for win reply.

I HAVE 9000 SATA PORTS!!!!!!!!!11

Do not confuse RAID ports with standard SATA ports. Also, count free PCI slots and multiply by available SATA ports that come on purchasable PCI cards. Add to total.

Open up your case and look for these little red and black plugs. http://www.bjorn3d.com/Material/revimages/motherboards/asusp5be/sata_ports.jpg

Those are sata interface. It's one device per interface port, unlike PATA (IDE). like >>5 said you can also get PCI sata cards if you have free PCI slots.