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... Tom's Hardware Guide called "very fast and nearly silent" is available in more efficient operation. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 1 TB. Our WhisperDrive™ technology minimizes noise to levels near the threshold of performance features. Cool Keeping the...
... Tom's Hardware Guide called "very fast and nearly silent" is available in more efficient operation. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 1 TB. Our WhisperDrive™ technology minimizes noise to levels near the threshold of performance features. Cool Keeping the...
Product Specifications
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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 ...mm, 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 ...mm, 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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...Compatibility Windows® XP (SP 1 or higher needed for drives >137 GB) Windows 2000 (SP 3 or higher needed for drives >137 GB) Windows Me and Windows 98SE (may vary depending on the bottom of drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Before Getting Started 1. computer system manual..., ground yourself by its drivers have been properly installed prior to connecting the hard drive. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 6. Hard drives can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the WD Online store at support.wdc.com. Kit Contents...
...Compatibility Windows® XP (SP 1 or higher needed for drives >137 GB) Windows 2000 (SP 3 or higher needed for drives >137 GB) Windows Me and Windows 98SE (may vary depending on the bottom of drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Before Getting Started 1. computer system manual..., ground yourself by its drivers have been properly installed prior to connecting the hard drive. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 6. Hard drives can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the WD Online store at support.wdc.com. Kit Contents...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...(Slave) Figure 2 Gray 40-pin connector Blue 40-pin connector SYSTEM Figure 3 SECONDARY DRIVE (SLAVE) Black 40-pin connector PRIMARY DRIVE (MASTER) Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive IDE interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. Note: Installation ...on the drive (Figure 3). 4. Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with two IDE drives, use the Slave setting. 3. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use the Single setting (no need to your new WD hard drive as ...
...(Slave) Figure 2 Gray 40-pin connector Blue 40-pin connector SYSTEM Figure 3 SECONDARY DRIVE (SLAVE) Black 40-pin connector PRIMARY DRIVE (MASTER) Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive IDE interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. Note: Installation ...on the drive (Figure 3). 4. Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with two IDE drives, use the Slave setting. 3. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use the Single setting (no need to your new WD hard drive as ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...use the DOS version of hard drive utilities called Data Lifeguard Tools with versions available for Windows 2000/XP Install a Single Hard Drive: 1. If your drive. 1. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will be installed in the installation prompt. To mount the hard drive in IDE/ATA controller. Figure... Slave ID=1). For more information on Master/Slave support on -screen instructions. b. c. You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. 4. For further information, visit our website at www.apple.com/support. Autorun the CD to use the Master/...
...use the DOS version of hard drive utilities called Data Lifeguard Tools with versions available for Windows 2000/XP Install a Single Hard Drive: 1. If your drive. 1. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will be installed in the installation prompt. To mount the hard drive in IDE/ATA controller. Figure... Slave ID=1). For more information on Master/Slave support on -screen instructions. b. c. You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. 4. For further information, visit our website at www.apple.com/support. Autorun the CD to use the Master/...
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... hard drives. Verify that affect how your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before floppy or hard drive boot can be supported. If you are installing is the Slave on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) greater than 32 GB. Boot from your new hard drive...
... hard drives. Verify that affect how your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before floppy or hard drive boot can be supported. If you are installing is the Slave on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) greater than 32 GB. Boot from your new hard drive...
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...; Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to Part 15, Subpart B of FCC rules. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of this product. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class...
...; Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to Part 15, Subpart B of FCC rules. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of this product. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a trademark of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. nor for its use ; Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent...
... a trademark of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. nor for its use ; Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Create a Bootable Diskette 9 View Installation Tutorial 10 Set Up Your Hard Drive 11 Install a New Boot Drive 11 Install an Additional Storage Drive 14 Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB 17 Drive-to-Drive Copy Utility 19 Hard Drive Information 20 Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System 21 22 Troubleshooting Operating System and BIOS Limitations 22 Alternate Instructions...
... Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Create a Bootable Diskette 9 View Installation Tutorial 10 Set Up Your Hard Drive 11 Install a New Boot Drive 11 Install an Additional Storage Drive 14 Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB 17 Drive-to-Drive Copy Utility 19 Hard Drive Information 20 Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System 21 22 Troubleshooting Operating System and BIOS Limitations 22 Alternate Instructions...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and Tools ! Operating system manual ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Kit Contents ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! Mac® OS X v10.2 or later ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Windows Millennium (Me...
... and Tools ! Operating system manual ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Kit Contents ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! Mac® OS X v10.2 or later ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Windows Millennium (Me...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Number: Date Code: Date Code Model Number MDL: WD xxxxxx Serial Number S/N: WMxxx 000 xxxx DCM: XXMXDXLSX:/XWM:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 2 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Save the packaging...
... Number: Date Code: Date Code Model Number MDL: WD xxxxxx Serial Number S/N: WMxxx 000 xxxx DCM: XXMXDXLSX:/XWM:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 2 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Save the packaging...
User Manual (pdf)
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...com/products/registration. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new Western Digital hard drive. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 Refer to your computer system manual... computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Power off the computer. 2....
...com/products/registration. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new Western Digital hard drive. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 Refer to your computer system manual... computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Power off the computer. 2....
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... HARD DRIVE - 4 Data Lifeguard Tools for Western Digital hard drives is Cable Select. If your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the drive. The default jumper setting for Windows will generate your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. If you choose. See page 5 for your kit). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive...
... HARD DRIVE - 4 Data Lifeguard Tools for Western Digital hard drives is Cable Select. If your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the drive. The default jumper setting for Windows will generate your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. If you choose. See page 5 for your kit). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive...
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If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive along with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Master - Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the cable, no jumper shunt is necessary. Note...
If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive along with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Master - Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the cable, no jumper shunt is necessary. Note...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the black connector of your new Western Digital hard drive. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the 4-pin power connector on the back of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to ensure proper insertion. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1.
... the black connector of your new Western Digital hard drive. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the 4-pin power connector on the back of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to ensure proper insertion. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1.
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... have to enter the system BIOS to set up the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch drive bay (typically adjacent to "Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0" on the system. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 b) To format and partition the drive, skip to the floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided.
... have to enter the system BIOS to set up the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch drive bay (typically adjacent to "Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0" on the system. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 b) To format and partition the drive, skip to the floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided.
User Manual (pdf)
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... User Defined option, select Type 9. If your system BIOS: 1. See page 9 for the drive parameters. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data Lifeguard Tools to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that...
... User Defined option, select Type 9. If your system BIOS: 1. See page 9 for the drive parameters. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data Lifeguard Tools to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that...
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WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - set a specific hard drive size. ! DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Register your CD-ROM drive..., or color. overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Partition and format an installed hard drive; a) If using the Windows version...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - set a specific hard drive size. ! DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Register your CD-ROM drive..., or color. overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Partition and format an installed hard drive; a) If using the Windows version...