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... suits your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. Capacity We offer drives ranging from 8 MB to 1 TB. Compatible We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT ...of your budget will work in knowing that our drives will allow. Cool Keeping the 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 offer a full range of performance features. Our ...
... suits your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. Capacity We offer drives ranging from 8 MB to 1 TB. Compatible We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT ...of your budget will work in knowing that our drives will allow. Cool Keeping the 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 offer a full range of performance features. Our ...
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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 per... 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 per... 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 cycles4...) 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 cycles4...) 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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... for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for instructions). -1- Contact your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Avoid touching the circuit board components on the bottom of the hard drive. • Do not drop, shake, or knock down the hard drive. • Do not stack hard drives or stand your WD hard drive on user's hardware configuration and operating...
... for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for instructions). -1- Contact your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Avoid touching the circuit board components on the bottom of the hard drive. • Do not drop, shake, or knock down the hard drive. • Do not stack hard drives or stand your WD hard drive on user's hardware configuration and operating...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. Cable Select Cable Select is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as a secondary device on the hard drive. b. Attach the power supply cable to reposition the jumper shunt on your desired configuration (i.e., Cable Select, Master/Slave, or Single). If installing...
... interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. Cable Select Cable Select is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as a secondary device on the hard drive. b. Attach the power supply cable to reposition the jumper shunt on your desired configuration (i.e., Cable Select, Master/Slave, or Single). If installing...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. This concludes the hard drive installation process. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your original Apple Setup Guide or go to www.apple.com/support. Follow the directions in Windows: 1. The software will indicate a successful...
... must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. This concludes the hard drive installation process. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your original Apple Setup Guide or go to www.apple.com/support. Follow the directions in Windows: 1. The software will indicate a successful...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... previous standard for your system stalls when adding a drive larger than 137 GB can be accessed to specific hard drive capacities that your system BIOS supports your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before June 1999 stall with this drive. Follow these instructions only if your hard drive. b. Follow the setup instructions for the IDE...
... previous standard for your system stalls when adding a drive larger than 137 GB can be accessed to specific hard drive capacities that your system BIOS supports your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before June 1999 stall with this drive. Follow these instructions only if your hard drive. b. Follow the setup instructions for the IDE...
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...;glement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of FCC rules. Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC ... for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Europe Verified to Part 15, Subpart B of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File LR68850...
...;glement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of FCC rules. Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC ... for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Europe Verified to Part 15, Subpart B of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File LR68850...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...time after determining that belong to other than WD, or c. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com. Western Digital and WD are trademarks of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. To verify this... Product is not present, b. In the United States, some laws do not allow the exclusion of its sole discretion. Western Digital reserves the right to the repair or replacement of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above limitation may sell Products ...
...time after determining that belong to other than WD, or c. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com. Western Digital and WD are trademarks of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. To verify this... Product is not present, b. In the United States, some laws do not allow the exclusion of its sole discretion. Western Digital reserves the right to the repair or replacement of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above limitation may sell Products ...
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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... Edition) ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or higher) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. This installation manual provides instructional steps and corresponding illustrations to make the...
... Edition) ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or higher) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. This installation manual provides instructional steps and corresponding illustrations to make the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... support purposes. Handle the hard drive by touching the metal chassis of clothing generate static electricity. these actions will be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code: Date Code Model Number MDL: WD xxxxxx Serial Number S/N: WMxxx 000 xxxx DCM: XXMXDXLSX:/XWM:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital...
... support purposes. Handle the hard drive by touching the metal chassis of clothing generate static electricity. these actions will be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code: Date Code Model Number MDL: WD xxxxxx Serial Number S/N: WMxxx 000 xxxx DCM: XXMXDXLSX:/XWM:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital...
User Manual (pdf)
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... sure that the other drive is also jumpered as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for Windows will generate your system supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - If your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select.
... sure that the other drive is also jumpered as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for Windows will generate your system supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - If your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Master/Slave configuration, one device on the other jumpered as Slave. If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive as Master. 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 configurations. If necessary, configure the jumper...
... Master/Slave configuration, one device on the other jumpered as Slave. If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive as Master. 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 configurations. If necessary, configure the jumper...
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... Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your settings and exit the system BIOS. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 8 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 system. Refer to enter setup...instructions if necessary. 2. Selecting Type 9 ensures that the new drive will install on your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. Find the boot order settings in most common function ...
... Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your settings and exit the system BIOS. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 8 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 system. Refer to enter setup...instructions if necessary. 2. Selecting Type 9 ensures that the new drive will install on your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. Find the boot order settings in most common function ...
User Manual (pdf)
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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 Up Your Hard Drive - Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. set a specific hard drive...137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your drive ...hard drive; Register Online - Hard Drive Information - The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. Data Lifeguard Tools contents...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Set Up Your Hard Drive - Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. set a specific hard drive...137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your drive ...hard drive; Register Online - Hard Drive Information - The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. Data Lifeguard Tools contents...
User Manual (pdf)
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...install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to connecting the hard drive. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 17 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB, you must follow the instructions below will take a moment ... and boot from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your hard drive greater than 137 GB. Windows Me and 98SE 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 system...
...install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to connecting the hard drive. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 17 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB, you must follow the instructions below will take a moment ... and boot from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your hard drive greater than 137 GB. Windows Me and 98SE 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 system...
User Manual (pdf)
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... support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. b) View Jumper Settings - Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your drive, select the drive model number and configuration, then click View Jumper Settings. To view the jumper settings for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. a) View Hard Drive Information - Once your default Web browser. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive...
... support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. b) View Jumper Settings - Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your drive, select the drive model number and configuration, then click View Jumper Settings. To view the jumper settings for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. a) View Hard Drive Information - Once your default Web browser. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... in that bay. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB, you must install a Macintosh-compatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must change the configuration to Slave (see page 4 for a diagram of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to be limited to certain...
... in that bay. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB, you must install a Macintosh-compatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must change the configuration to Slave (see page 4 for a diagram of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to be limited to certain...
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... Solution: Follow the steps below using the Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools CD included in newer computer systems with this larger hard drive. 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...
... Solution: Follow the steps below using the Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools CD included in newer computer systems with this larger hard drive. 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...