5. IDE Command Descriptions
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Write Buffer (E8h)
The write buffer command allows the host to overwrite the contents of the drive's sector
buffer with any data pattern desired. Only the command register is valid for this
command. When this command is issued the drive will set BSY, set up the sector buffer
for a write operation, set DRQ, reset BSY, and generate an interrupt. The host may then
write up to 512 bytes of data to the buffer.
Identify Drive (ECh)
The identify command allows the host to receive parameter information from the drive.
When the command is issued the drive sets BSY, stores the required parameter
information in the sector buffer, sets the DRQ bit, and generates an interrupt. The host
may then read the information out of the sector buffer.
The parameter words in the buffer are arranged as follows:
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All reserved bits or words should be zeros
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All numbers are given in hexadecimal format, right justified
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All reserved words are zero
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