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3 intel® ich7-m ide interface – IEI Integration NANO-945GSE v1.01 User Manual

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2.5.2.2 Intel

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ICH7-M High Definition (HD) Audio Controller

The Intel® HD Audio controller on the Intel® ICH7-M shares pins with the AC’97 controller.

Only one controller can be used at a time. Intel® HD Audio controller is interfaced through

the Intel® High Definition Audio serial link to the audio connector which is in turn

connected to an optional 7.1 channel audio kit with an HD audio codec.

2.5.3 Intel

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ICH7-M IDE Interface

The integrated IDE interface on the ICH7-M southbridge supports two IDE hard disks and

ATAPI devices. The IDE connector is shown in

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Figure 2-9 below.

Figure 2-9: IDE Connector