Storage and Related Peripherals for Entertainment PC 97
This section summarizes the requirements for storage devices for Entertainment PC 97. For system requirements related to CD-ROM, see "System Buses and I/O Devices for Entertainment PC 97" earlier in this chapter.
30. System meets PC 97 storage requirements
This includes the following specific requirements, as defined in the "Basic PC 97" chapter in this guide:
- Support Int 13h Extensions in system and option ROMs (for x86-based systems only)
- Host controller meets requirements defined for IEEE 1394, IDE, or SCSI in Part 3 of this guide
- Hard disk drive meets requirements defined in the "Storage and Related Peripherals" chapter in Part 4 of this guide
- Media status notification support for removable media
31. Primary host controller supports bus mastering
The primary host controller must support bus mastering, whether using IEEE 1394, IDE, or SCSI.
32. DVD-ROM drive
- The DVD-ROM device included in an Entertainment PC 97 system must meet the requirements defined for DVD in the "Storage and Related Peripherals" chapter in Part 4 of this guide.
- An Entertainment PC 97 system must also provide playback support for DVD content, as defined in the "Video Components" chapter in Part 4 of this guide.