Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE): Specifically refers to a hard disk with the disk controller integrated into it. Also refers to the ATA interface. IDE drives are characterized by a wide ribbon cable connecting the drive to the motherboard. Many also feature complex jumper settings for determining master/slave primary/secondary settings.

 

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