Intel CB60-BX System Health Monitor Functions, PCI Bus Master IDE Controller, IrDA Interface

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Introduction

PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

•Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices

•Ultra DMA/33 supported (Synchronous Ultra DMA mode - data transfer rate up to a maximum of 33MB/sec.)

•PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 16.6MB/sec.)

•Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer

•ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP supported

IrDA Interface

The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It supports peripheral devices that meet the IrDA or ASK IR standard.

USB Ports

The system board is equipped with two USB ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

BIOS

•Award BIOS, Windows® 95 Plug and Play compatible

•Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades

1.1.2System Health Monitor Functions

The system board is capable of monitoring the following “system health” conditions.

•Monitors processor/system temperature and processor overheat alarm

•Monitors 1.5V/3.3V/±5V/±12V/VCORE voltages and failure alarm

•Monitors processor/chassis fan speed and failure alarm

•Automatic processor/chassis fan control

•Read back capability that displays accurate temperature, voltage and fan speed

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