![]() The IDE/ATA cable attaches to the data connector, and the standardized power connector provides power. The standard IDE (ATA/ATAPI) uses two different connectors. The CD-ROM drive and other storage devices share one IDE cable. The hard drive uses one cable and connects to the motherboard via the primary IDE connector. Most personal computers (PC) contain hard drive and CD-ROM connections. An IDE-integrated controller sends an array of 512-byte blocks between the drive and motherboard, which houses up to four chipset-controlled IDE devices within one system. ![]() The IDE interface contains two IDE device connections and two motherboard connectors for two data cables. Techopedia Explains Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE)
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