User Guide XB1 COM Express Module
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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:
C
Up to two ATA devices
C
PIO 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.
