Can I add a sata dvd drive to foxconn mcp73m01h1

Compaq sr5450f product kj383aa#aba,{Personal Information Removed}--motherboard foxconn  mcp73m01h1 has receiver for four (4) sata connections. I assume thta I can use one for an added hard drive --but can I also use one for a sata dvd rw drive?  The original dvd drive was pci not sata. I would think I need the data cables. Am i correct?
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Hi:
That shouldn't be a problem at all.
Yes, you will also need to have an available sata power cable near where the drive will go, and a sata data cable of the appropriate length.

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