IDE ATA controller on an old 486 PC doesn't recognize disk drives larger than 8.4 ____.
A) KB
B) MB
C) GB
D) TB

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The IDE ATA controller on an old 486 PC has a limit of 8.4 GB for recognizing disk drives. This is because the technology was developed at a time when larger capacities were not yet available or common. Therefore, any disk drive larger than 8.4 GB will not be recognized by this controller.

IDE ATA Controller on an Old 486 PC Doesn't Recognize