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...drive cool enhances reliability. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 32 MB, WD Caviar Blue drives...drive that suits your data, and we are committed to protecting that our drives will allow. Capacity We offer drives...drives are operating. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives... Compatibility Lab to the highest standards of drives. You can never have too much storage...in more efficient operation. INTERFACES SATA 3 Gb/s and PATA MODEL NUMBERS WD10EALS WD6400AAKS WD5000AAKS ...
...drive cool enhances reliability. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 32 MB, WD Caviar Blue drives...drive that suits your data, and we are committed to protecting that our drives will allow. Capacity We offer drives...drives are operating. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives... Compatibility Lab to the highest standards of drives. You can never have too much storage...in more efficient operation. INTERFACES SATA 3 Gb/s and PATA MODEL NUMBERS WD10EALS WD6400AAKS WD5000AAKS ...
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WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4 Non-recoverable read errors... mode Physical Dimensions Height (in./mm, max) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 1 TB WD10EALS SATA 3 Gb/s 1,000,204 MB 1,953,525,169 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4 Non-recoverable read errors... mode Physical Dimensions Height (in./mm, max) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 1 TB WD10EALS SATA 3 Gb/s 1,000,204 MB 1,953,525,169 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
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WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload ...max) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 250 GB WD2500AAKS WD2500AAJS SATA 3 Gb/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes 250 GB WD2500AAJB PATA 100 MB/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes No Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload ...max) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 250 GB WD2500AAKS WD2500AAJS SATA 3 Gb/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes 250 GB WD2500AAJB PATA 100 MB/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes No Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the optimal settings for your computer or by touching the metal chassis of your drive configuration, we recommend you choose. Contact your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Windows 98SE and Windows Me If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller...
... the optimal settings for your computer or by touching the metal chassis of your drive configuration, we recommend you choose. Contact your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Windows 98SE and Windows Me If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller...
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If your new WD hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable, make sure that corresponds to the gray connector. If you are installing your system supports Cable Select, there is also jumpered as Cable Select. If installing your desired configuration (i.e., Cable Select, Master...hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). Refer to the 4-pin power connector on the cable, use the Single or Master/Slave configuration. If your drive configuration. Attach the power supply cable to the illustration on your system does not support ...
If your new WD hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable, make sure that corresponds to the gray connector. If you are installing your system supports Cable Select, there is also jumpered as Cable Select. If installing your desired configuration (i.e., Cable Select, Master...hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). Refer to the 4-pin power connector on the cable, use the Single or Master/Slave configuration. If your drive configuration. Attach the power supply cable to the illustration on your system does not support ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., limited to installing one of two IDE/ATA devices. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in Windows: 1. Note: Cable Select mode is capable of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to be limited to certain configurations) • Power Mac G3 all-in...-one A Power Mac with your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in a Power ...
..., limited to installing one of two IDE/ATA devices. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in Windows: 1. Note: Cable Select mode is capable of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to be limited to certain configurations) • Power Mac G3 all-in...-one A Power Mac with your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in a Power ...
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... instructions only if your system stalls when adding a drive larger than 32 GB. b. Boot from your hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly • ScanDisk reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) • FDISK does not recognize...
... instructions only if your system stalls when adding a drive larger than 32 GB. b. Boot from your hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly • ScanDisk reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) • FDISK does not recognize...
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..., radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. WD is not responsible for Class B Equipment. These suggestions may include relocation of FCC rules. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for...
..., radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. WD is not responsible for Class B Equipment. These suggestions may include relocation of FCC rules. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for...
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... are registered trademarks; Duration of Warranty The warranty period commences from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. is returned to you at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. Distributors may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to you may be returned to you...
... are registered trademarks; Duration of Warranty The warranty period commences from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. is returned to you at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. Distributors may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to you may be returned to you...
User Manual (pdf)
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Frequently Asked Questions 26 Western Digital Service and Support 28 29 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 29 Agency Approvals 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement 29 FCC Notice 29 CSA Notice 30 Warranty Information 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
Frequently Asked Questions 26 Western Digital Service and Support 28 29 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 29 Agency Approvals 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement 29 FCC Notice 29 CSA Notice 30 Warranty Information 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
User Manual (pdf)
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... Requirements ! Windows 2000 ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital...later Additional system requirements for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Windows® XP ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! This installation manual provides instructional...
... Requirements ! Windows 2000 ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital...later Additional system requirements for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Windows® XP ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! This installation manual provides instructional...
User Manual (pdf)
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... if your hard drive. Be aware of the computer before handling the hard drive. Do not unpack your Western Digital hard drive: ! Your hard drive is required for reference. Your warranty will void the warranty. The complete serial number, model number, and date code are on the bottom of clothing generate static electricity. See the illustrations below for technical support purposes.
... if your hard drive. Be aware of the computer before handling the hard drive. Do not unpack your Western Digital hard drive: ! Your hard drive is required for reference. Your warranty will void the warranty. The complete serial number, model number, and date code are on the bottom of clothing generate static electricity. See the illustrations below for technical support purposes.
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... hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the hardware installation. Data Lifeguard Tools for the jumper block diagram. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. The default jumper setting for your system supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 If your drive...
... hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the hardware installation. Data Lifeguard Tools for the jumper block diagram. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. The default jumper setting for your system supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 If your drive...
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... Slave (secondary device). Installing the new drive as the only drive in the system: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as Slave. Configure the jumper on the cable, no jumper shunt is necessary. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain...
... Slave (secondary device). Installing the new drive as the only drive in the system: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as Slave. Configure the jumper on the cable, no jumper shunt is necessary. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain...
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...either option, you are F1, F2, or Delete. In other systems, Auto Detection is preselected. 3. See page 9 for you to be properly detected. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your system manual for instructions if necessary. 2. To configure your new... option, select Type 9. Enter your system BIOS does not have either upgrade your system BIOS or configure the current BIOS so that supports the full drive capacity. Find the boot order settings in most common function keys are using. Note: If your CD-ROM...
...either option, you are F1, F2, or Delete. In other systems, Auto Detection is preselected. 3. See page 9 for you to be properly detected. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your system manual for instructions if necessary. 2. To configure your new... option, select Type 9. Enter your system BIOS does not have either upgrade your system BIOS or configure the current BIOS so that supports the full drive capacity. Find the boot order settings in most common function keys are using. Note: If your CD-ROM...
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... another ; Depending on your system cannot boot from one drive to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Copy all the files or a specific folder from the CD. set a specific hard drive size. ! Follow the directions as prompted. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to another in text, graphic...
... another ; Depending on your system cannot boot from one drive to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Copy all the files or a specific folder from the CD. set a specific hard drive size. ! Follow the directions as prompted. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to another in text, graphic...
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... Recommended Solution: If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your operating system. From the main menu, click on your hard drive greater than 137 GB, you must follow the instructions below...
... Recommended Solution: If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your operating system. From the main menu, click on your hard drive greater than 137 GB, you must follow the instructions below...
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...data regarding the type of drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. The selected jumper setting diagram will display in your CD-ROM drive. a) View Hard Drive Information - Select Hard Drive Information from the main menu. 2. Once your drive, select the drive model number and configuration, ... browser. To view the jumper settings for your drive is detected, click on the tabs for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows you are given options to...
...data regarding the type of drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. The selected jumper setting diagram will display in your CD-ROM drive. a) View Hard Drive Information - Select Hard Drive Information from the main menu. 2. Once your drive, select the drive model number and configuration, ... browser. To view the jumper settings for your drive is detected, click on the tabs for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows you are given options to...
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... Apple Setup Guide or go to Apple support article 24342 at www.apple.com. b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. c) To install a hard drive less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB, you must use your new Western Digital hard drive. Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity...
... Apple Setup Guide or go to Apple support article 24342 at www.apple.com. b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. c) To install a hard drive less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB, you must use your new Western Digital hard drive. Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity...
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... Me may not function properly on the following are 137 GB, 32 GB, and 8.4 GB. Recommended Solution: Contact your hard drive kit. 1. Alternate Instructions for a BIOS upgrade. Frequently asked questions ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Western Digital Service and Support Operating System and BIOS Limitations Computer operating systems and system...
... Me may not function properly on the following are 137 GB, 32 GB, and 8.4 GB. Recommended Solution: Contact your hard drive kit. 1. Alternate Instructions for a BIOS upgrade. Frequently asked questions ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Western Digital Service and Support Operating System and BIOS Limitations Computer operating systems and system...
