Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - EIDE

What does EIDE stand for?

• Enhanced Integrated Data Exchange

• Enhanced Interface Data Exchange

• Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics

• Enhanced Interface Drive Electronics

What is the data transfer rate of the original IDE drive controllers?

• 133 Mbps

• 33 Mbps

• 16.6 Mbps

• 8.3 Mbps

Which ATA standard is technically referred to as EIDE?

• ATA-7

• ATA-4

• ATA-3

• ATA-2

What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by ATA-3?

• 16.6 Mbps

• 33 Mbps

• 133 Mbps

• 66 Mbps

Which new standard has replaced EIDE in most modern computers?

• Fast ATA

• ATA-7

• Ultra DMA

• Serial ATA

What is the data throughput rate provided by ATA-7?

• 33 Mbps

• 16.6 Mbps

• 133 Mbps

• 66 Mbps

What does SATA stand for?

• Serial Advanced Transfer Architecture

• Serial Attached Technology Adapter

• Serial ATA

• Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

Which ATA standard supports data throughput rates up to 133 Mbps?

• ATA-7

• ATA-4

• ATA-3

• ATA-2

What additional feature does ATA-3 have compared to ATA-2?

• Fast ATA compatibility

• 44 pin connector

• 66 Mbps data transfer rate

• SMART support

Which term may be used synonymously with EIDE?

• Fast ATA

• Serial ATA

• Ultra DMA

• ATA-3