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[[File:PATA (IDE) cable 40 & 80 pin.jpg|thumbnail|PATA cables--left:80 wire cable, right: 40 wire cable|150px]]

[[File:PATA (IDE) cable 40 & 80 pin.jpg|thumbnail|PATA cables--left:80 wire cable, right: 40 wire cable|150px]]

[[File:PATA reciever on motherboard.jpg|thumbnail|PATA (IDE) reciever on a [[motherboard]]|150px]]

[[File:PATA reciever on motherboard.jpg|thumbnail|PATA (IDE) reciever on a [[motherboard]]|150px]]

'''Parallel ATA''' ('''Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment''') is an older kind of computer connection used to attach data storage devices such as [[hard drive]]s or [[Solid-state drive]]s to the [[motherboard]]. Parallel ATA was previously referred to as [[Integrated Drive Electronics]] It has been almost completely replaced by [[Serial ATA]] (SATA).<ref>http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termshm/g/idecable.htm</ref>

'''Parallel ATA''' ('''Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment''') is an older kind of computer connection used to attach data storage devices such as [[hard drive]]s or [[Solid-state drive]]s to the [[motherboard]]. Parallel ATA was previously referred to as [[Integrated Drive Electronics]]; It has been almost completely replaced by [[Serial ATA]] (SATA).<ref>http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termshm/g/idecable.htm</ref>

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