what is the significance of a primary and secondary ide and what is the difference between them
2007-09-12 06:55:58 · 3 answers · asked by Rishabh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Planning to go though all computer terms in a motherboard manual and ask about them ?
IDE = hard drive interface, now being replaced with SATA
You'd be quicker sticking the terms into GOOGLE with a +definition after it
2007-09-12 07:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IDE stands for Integrated Drive Electronics, and on older motherboards it is were you would connect the hard drive. The primary and secondary are for 2 different hard drives(i.e. the primary or main hard drive and the secondary or back-up drive).
Today most motherboards use EIDE(Enhanced IDE) or SATA(Serial Advanced Technology Attachements) connections .
2007-09-12 07:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by bochi_28 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IDE stands for Intelligent Drive Electronics or Integrated Drive Electronics. It is an ATA specification (the terms are often used interchangably). This is the most common disk interface for hard drives, CD-ROM drives, etc. It is easy to use, but also the most limited. IDE is integrated into your motherboard. It only allows for 4 devices.
Looks like you are studying for the A+ exam.
2007-09-12 07:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋