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Sony 1-51189-765 16Bit Isa Ide Controller Supports Irq 15,10 I-O Address 170
- Interface: ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
- Controller Type: IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
- Supported IRQs: 15, 10
- Supported I/O Address: 170
- Number of IDE Channels: Typically 2 (supporting 4 drives)
- Compatibility: Older PC systems with ISA slots
- Purpose: Enhances or adds IDE drive support
- Data Transfer Mode: Supports PIO (Programmed I/O)
- Chipset: Varies, but designed for IDE control
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Product Overview
The Sony 1-51189-765 is an ISA IDE controller card designed to add enhanced IDE support to older computer systems. It supports IRQ 15/10 and I/O address 170.
Technical Information
| Interface | ISA |
| Controller Type | IDE |
| Supported IRQs | 15, 10 |
Additional Specifications
| Supported I/O Address | 170 |
| Number of IDE Channels | 2 |
| Compatibility | Older PC Systems |
Product Description
The Sony 1-51189-765 is an expansion card designed for older personal computer systems that utilize the ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus. Its primary function is to provide or enhance support for IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) devices, commonly known as ATA hard drives and CD-ROM drives. In systems where the motherboard's built-in IDE controller was insufficient, limited, or absent, cards like this offered a way to connect additional or more advanced storage devices. This particular controller is configured to operate using specific system resources. It supports Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) lines 15 and 10, which are essential for communication between the peripheral device and the CPU. Additionally, it is set to utilize the Input/Output (I/O) address 170, a standard address range for secondary IDE channels. These settings are crucial for the operating system to recognize and manage the connected drives correctly. The card typically supports two IDE channels, allowing for the connection of up to four IDE devices (master and slave configurations on each channel). While it primarily supports older PIO (Programmed I/O) modes, its presence could be vital for systems needing to interface with legacy storage media. This type of card is a relic of PC hardware evolution, relevant for maintaining or upgrading vintage computer systems.
