I have a 3112 in my XE (controlling SSD and CDROM) and it's always worked well.

It's installed in the last slot (furthest from AGP).

@OldAmigan

I fitted a SIL 3112 and a OCX Vertex SSD and it works great for me. No issues that I can recall - just worked :)

On the other SATA connection I fitted a SATA -> PATA converter and a DVD drive. I went with a PATA DVD because I had it lying around and also I could get audio out going to the motherboard.

Never had any issues so far.

Great work kas1e :)