---
name: "piix_pata_cbl_detect"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-2.6.18"
version: "2.6.18.dfsg.1-26etch2"
release: "Debian 4.0 (Etch)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/piix_pata_cbl_detect"
---

# piix\_pata\_cbl\_detect(9)

Probe host controller cable detect info

## NAME

piix\_pata\_cbl\_detect - Probe host controller cable detect info

## SYNOPSIS

**void piix\_pata\_cbl\_detect(struct ata\_port \*** *ap***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*ap*

Port for which cable detect info is desired

## DESCRIPTION

Read 80c cable indicator from ATA PCI device's PCI config register. This register is normally set by firmware (BIOS).

## LOCKING

None (inherited from caller).

## AUTHOR

**Jeff Garzik**

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  Author.

## COPYRIGHT