amd_64 SATA status question

[Neal D. Becker]

Jesse Keating wrote:

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> On Thursday 11 March 2004 07:35, Neal D. Becker wrote:
>> I am (still) waiting to build a new amd_64 system.  I want to buy a MB
>> with an SATA chipset that will work with FC2 in the near future.  Does
>> anyone know of something that will definately work?  I keep checking
>> this list, but I'm still not sure.
>>
>> I've seen reports that via works with current kernels?  Is there a
>> particular via SATA chipset to look for, or is there only one via SATA
>> chipset for amd_64 MB?
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> With FC1 x86_64, the following chips work:
> 
> ICH4 ICH5
> VIA Sata (unknown exact chipset)
> Promise SATA (unknown exact chipset)
> Sil3112
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> The Asus via boards have both VIA and Promise chips that are supported.
> The chaintech has 4x promise ports which are supported.  Many boards have
> Sil3114, which are not supported yet.

Thanks so much for  the info.  I think I found the board you're talking
about, is this correct:

Asus K8V Deluxe Via K8T800/Via VT8237 Lan Audio Firewire DDR 400 ATX AMD 64 
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=110201