Disk Controller (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The disk controller in the motherboard handled all data transfers between the CPU and the hard drive.
- The IDE interface connected the hard drive to the disk controller, allowing for faster data transfer rates.
- In older systems, the disk controller was a separate expansion card, but now it's often integrated into the chipset.
- The disk controller's firmware was updated to support the new high-capacity hard drive.
- A malfunctioning disk controller can prevent the computer from recognizing the hard drive, resulting in boot errors.