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Not much. Different name mostly.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agothe old name of IDE is PATA.
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What is a Good computer CD drive?
There are two types of cd/dvd drive available. Sata and Pata. Sata uses a small sata cable whereas pata uses an older ribbon style IDE cable. Sata is the best of these two but not all computer support sata, in those cases ide will do. As far as brand goes there is not much difference but the Pioneer, LG and Liteon drives tend to be reliable.
What is PATA Drive?
Parallel ATA (PATA) is an IDE standard for connecting storage devices like hard drives and optical drives to themotherboard. PATA generally refers to the types of cables and connections that follow this standard.It's important to note that the term Parallel ATA used to simply be called ATA. ATA was retroactively renamed to Parallel ATA when the newer Serial ATA (SATA) standard came into being.PATA cables are long, flat cables with 40-pin connectors (in a 20x2 matrix) on either side of the cable. One end plugs into a port on the motherboard, usually labeled IDE, and the other into the back of a storage device like a hard drive.Some PATA cables have an additional connector midway through the cable for connecting yet another storage device.PATA cables come in 40-wire or 80-wire designs. Most modern storage devices require the use of the more capable 80-wire PATA cable to meet certain speed requirements. Both types of PATA cables have 40-pins and look nearly identical so telling them apart can be difficult. Usually though, the connectors on an 80-wire PATA cable will be black, gray and blue while the connectors on a 40-wire cable will only be black.Also Known As: PATANote: Even though PATA and SATA are both IDE standards, PATA (formally ATA) cables and connectors are often referred to simply as IDE cables and connectors. It's not a correct usage but it's very popular nonetheless.Examples:"My motherboard has 4 slots labeled IDE. I used a three-connector PATA cable to connect my hard drive and CD burner to one IDE port and used another PATA cable to connect my backup tape drive to the second IDE port. It's good to know that I have two more IDE ports left on the motherboard for future use if I need them."
What is the most popular interface for an optical drive?
Traditionally, it has been PATA (IDE), but many newer computers are using SATA DVD drives.
What are two types of PATA data cables?
Under parallel ata, two types of ribbon cable are used. The 80-conductor ide cable has 40 pins and 80 wires Forty wires are used for communication and data, and an additional 40 ground wires reduce crosstalk on the cable. An older 40-conducror cable has 40 wires and 40 pins. the two types of cables are PATA and IDE cables which come in a 80-conductor IDE cable and a 40-conductor cable
Which type of power connector should be used to connect to a PATA hard drive?
The white one that fits. :) Here's <a href="http://www.nuggetlab.com/comptia_files/equipmentperif_Molex%20style%20power%20connector.jpg">a picture for you</a> -- They're not always white, sometime black.
Can you use an ide hard drive cable on a pata hard drive?
yes. pata and ide are the same thing.
What is another name for a PATA cable?
PATA can be expressed as an IDE or EIDE cable as well.
What is the different between formatting SATA hard disk drive and PATA hard disk drive?
There is difference between SATA and PATA HDD but no difference between the formatting..
What is the other name for the IDE interface?
Another name for the IDE Interface is (PATA): Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment.
What kind of harddrive can you put in your PC?
PATA, IDE, SATA, SCSI.
What technology provides for up to four devices on a system including hard drive?
IDE (also known as PATA and ATA) provides for up to four devices, including the hard drive. The serial ATA standard allows for more than four drives installed in a system.
What is the Difference between active and apparent power?
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What does IDE mean in computer terms?
Integrated Drive Electronics
What is the difference between BCS and bscs degree in Pakistan?
Muhje khud nahi pata.
What is the difference between a mini and a maxi fuse circuit application?
Muaja Kaya Pata ..
Difference between leveling and surveying?
mainu ki pata es da ans
What does PATA mean?
PATA (Parallel ATA), IDE or EIDE, is a interface used by storage and removable disk drives. Nowadays they are replaced by SATA (Serial ATA) and PCI Express.
