Desktop Board Features
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Enhanced IDE Interface
The ICH7’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and
peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer.
The interface supports:
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Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives)
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ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives)
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Older PIO Mode devices
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Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols
Serial ATA
The desktop board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device
per channel.
Expandability
For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following:
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One PCI Express x16 connector