Re: ULTRA EIDE support?

mlord (mlord@pobox.com)
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 17:03:24 -0400


Geis Jerry wrote:
>
> I've been trying to find information on ULTRA EIDE support
> for linux. I know a TX chipset is needed but is that all?
> Is a patch needed to support that mode under linux?
> I use 2.0.30.

The TX chipset will work with "regular" (mword mode2) DMA sans problems.

There is a volunteer working on UltraDMA support,
but no news yet.

I also have all of the info, but no TX system to develop with
(looking for an UltraDMA chipset/motherboard for Pentium-II or Pentium-Pro).

-ml