User Guide XB1 COM Express Module

Serial ATA Interface (SATA)

The XB1 COM Express Module provides four serial ATA (SATA) ports, each capable of transferring 150MB/s. Integrated within the ICH6, the SATA controller features different modes to support also legacy operating systems. The SATA channels are available to the carrier board across the J-COM A-B connector.

Available for download from Intel are drivers for popular operating systems, e.g. Windows® 2000, Windows® XP and Linux.

Enhanced IDE Interface (PATA)

The parallel ATA (PATA, also known as IDE) interface is provided for attachment of legacy peripheral devices such as hard disks, ATA CompactFlash cards and CD-ROM drives. The interface supports:

CUp to two ATA devices

CPIO Mode 3/4, Ultra ATA/33, Ultra ATA/66, Ultra ATA/100

The PATA port is available to the carrier board across the J-COM C-D connector. The IDE controller is integrated into the ICH6. Ultra ATA IDE drivers can be downloaded from the Intel website.

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Intel 82600 manual Serial ATA Interface Sata, Enhanced IDE Interface Pata