Intel® 800 Series Chipset Family Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
Datasheet, Volume 1 of 2
| ID | Date | Version | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 833778 | 02/06/2025 | Public |
Serial ATA (SATA)
The SATA controller support two modes of operation, AHCI mode using memory space and RAID mode. The SATA controller does not support IDE legacy mode using I/O space. Therefore, AHCI software is required. The SATA controller supports the Serial ATA Specification, Revision 3.2.
Not all functions and capabilities may be available on all SKUs. Refer to Table: PCH I/O Capabilities and Table: Desktop PCH SKUs for details on feature availability.
| Acronyms | Description |
|---|---|
| AHCI | Advanced Host Controller Interface |
| DMA | Direct Memory Access |
| DEVSLP | Device Sleep |
| IDE | Integrated Drive Electronics |
| RAID | Redundant Array of Independent Disks |
| SATA | Serial Advanced Technology Attachment |
| Specification | Location |
|---|---|
| Serial ATA Specification, Revision 3.2 | |
| Serial ATA II: Extensions to Serial ATA 1.0, Revision 1.0 | |
| Serial ATA II Cables and Connectors Volume 2 Gold | |
| Advanced Host Controller Interface Specification | http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/io/serial-ata/ahci.html |