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...new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are committed to protecting that our drives will allow. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 1 TB. Pick the drive that suits your data, and we... are operating. INTERFACES SATA 3 Gb/s and PATA MODEL NUMBERS ...
...new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are committed to protecting that our drives will allow. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 1 TB. Pick the drive that suits your data, and we... are operating. INTERFACES SATA 3 Gb/s and PATA MODEL NUMBERS ...
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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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...Gather these operating systems, run the Installation Tutorial in the quick installation of drives larger than 137 GB. For more information, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Kit Contents WD Hard Drive Utilities and software CD Documentation Mounting Screws and Jumper Shunt This document was ...may vary depending on the configuration you are ready to connecting the hard drive. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 6. Windows 98SE and Windows Me If your hard drive greater than 137 GB. Do not allow clothing to set up your custom installation instructions ...
...Gather these operating systems, run the Installation Tutorial in the quick installation of drives larger than 137 GB. For more information, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Kit Contents WD Hard Drive Utilities and software CD Documentation Mounting Screws and Jumper Shunt This document was ...may vary depending on the configuration you are ready to connecting the hard drive. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 6. Windows 98SE and Windows Me If your hard drive greater than 137 GB. Do not allow clothing to set up your custom installation instructions ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...If your new WD hard drive as the Master device on the hard drive. Note: Cable Select mode is no jumper shunt required). 2. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use the Single or Master/Slave configuration. If installing the hard drive as the only device... (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. If installing your...
...If your new WD hard drive as the Master device on the hard drive. Note: Cable Select mode is no jumper shunt required). 2. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use the Single or Master/Slave configuration. If installing the hard drive as the only device... (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. If installing your...
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...scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. If your hard drive is not supported by carefully following system configurations: a. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will be installed in a Power Mac, change the configuration to connecting the hard drive. Follow the instructions that came ... that came with partitioning and formatting. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you must use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your new hard drive to the CD for Windows 2000/XP Install a Single Hard Drive: 1. The software will indicate a successful setup or ...
...scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. If your hard drive is not supported by carefully following system configurations: a. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will be installed in a Power Mac, change the configuration to connecting the hard drive. Follow the instructions that came ... that came with partitioning and formatting. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you must use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your new hard drive to the CD for Windows 2000/XP Install a Single Hard Drive: 1. The software will indicate a successful setup or ...
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... or visit our website at support.microsoft.com. 137 GB Barrier The previous standard for your new hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to specific hard drive capacities that affect how your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before June 1999 stall with...
... or visit our website at support.microsoft.com. 137 GB Barrier The previous standard for your new hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to specific hard drive capacities that affect how your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before June 1999 stall with...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for Safety ...the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of this product. WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your...
... register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for Safety ...the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of this product. WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... specifications at any time without notice. © 2003 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is assumed by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 nor for its use ; Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by implication or otherwise under...
... specifications at any time without notice. © 2003 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is assumed by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 nor for its use ; Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by implication or otherwise under...
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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...; OS X v10.2 or later ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! Operating system manual ! Windows® XP ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! 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 steps and corresponding illustrations to make the installation process of your new...
...; OS X v10.2 or later ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! Operating system manual ! Windows® XP ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! 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 steps and corresponding illustrations to make the installation process of your new...
User Manual (pdf)
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... clothing to return your new Western Digital hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. ! This information is packaged in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Do not stack hard drives or stand your returned hard drive is shipped in an...
... clothing to return your new Western Digital hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. ! This information is packaged in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Do not stack hard drives or stand your returned hard drive is shipped in an...
User Manual (pdf)
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Most operating systems include a backup utility. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Refer to your operating system or utilities documentation...Your Data Before performing any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of Western Digital special offers and product updates by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. Power off the computer. 2. Open Your Computer...
Most operating systems include a backup utility. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Refer to your operating system or utilities documentation...Your Data Before performing any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of Western Digital special offers and product updates by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. Power off the computer. 2. Open Your Computer...
User Manual (pdf)
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WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in which IDE devices attached to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive .... Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are used to determine the order in your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the configuration you are detected by the system. The default jumper setting for the...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in which IDE devices attached to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive .... Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are used to determine the order in your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the configuration you are detected by the system. The default jumper setting for the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Master/Slave configuration, one device on the cable must be jumpered as Master (primary device) and the other jumpered as Slave. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 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, use the same jumper...
... Master/Slave configuration, one device on the cable must be jumpered as Master (primary device) and the other jumpered as Slave. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 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, use the same jumper...
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... Interface cable from hard drive 3. The pin connector is keyed to the connector on the cable: Connect the black connector of your new Western Digital hard drive. b) If installing two drives on the same IDE interface cable: Configure the primary (bootable) drive as Master and the other drive as the only drive on the motherboard. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1.
... Interface cable from hard drive 3. The pin connector is keyed to the connector on the cable: Connect the black connector of your new Western Digital hard drive. b) If installing two drives on the same IDE interface cable: Configure the primary (bootable) drive as Master and the other drive as the only drive on the motherboard. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1.
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Replace and secure the system cover, reconnect the power cord, and power on Your Computer 1. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 At startup, your system BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Note: For proper grounding, be sure to use all four screws. Æ Mounting frame Power...
Replace and secure the system cover, reconnect the power cord, and power on Your Computer 1. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 At startup, your system BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Note: For proper grounding, be sure to use all four screws. Æ Mounting frame Power...
User Manual (pdf)
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... setup program (sometimes called the Setup program). Refer to your system manual 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...
... setup program (sometimes called the Setup program). Refer to your system manual 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...
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... Tools vary slightly from the CD. Set Up Your Hard Drive - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also...
... Tools vary slightly from the CD. Set Up Your Hard Drive - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also...