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Can ATA-2 (EIDE, Fast-ATA) drives be used with my old interface?

April 26, 2017ata-2 drives EIDE fast-ata interface Used

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Can ATA-2 (EIDE, Fast-ATA) drives be used with my old interface?

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Fast-ATA drives and EIDE drives can be used without fear on regular ISA controllers. The thing about advanced modes is that the drive is ready for the data in the fastest mode; the slower the controller, the easier it is on the drive. Be sure to read the next question too.