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WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to keep drives cool while they are committed to levels near the threshold of drives. INTERFACES SATA 3 Gb/s and PATA MODEL NUMBERS WD10EALS WD6400AAKS WD5000AAKS WD5000AAKB WD3200AAKS WD3200AAJS WD3200AAJB WD2500AAKS WD2500AAJS WD2500AAJB WIDTH/HEIGHT 3.5-inch/1-inch WD1600AAJS WD1600AAJB WD800AAJS...
WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to keep drives cool while they are committed to levels near the threshold of drives. INTERFACES SATA 3 Gb/s and PATA MODEL NUMBERS WD10EALS WD6400AAKS WD5000AAKS WD5000AAKB WD3200AAKS WD3200AAJS WD3200AAJB WD2500AAKS WD2500AAJS WD2500AAJB WIDTH/HEIGHT 3.5-inch/1-inch WD1600AAJS WD1600AAJB WD800AAJS...
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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/...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 3 Gb/s 126 MB/s 16 (WD2500AAKS) 8 (WD2500AAJS) 7200 100 MB/s3 126...
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/...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 3 Gb/s 126 MB/s 16 (WD2500AAKS) 8 (WD2500AAJS) 7200 100 MB/s3 126...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... support.wdc.com. Articles of your larger 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 the configuration you run the Data Lifeguard Tools Installation...
... support.wdc.com. Articles of your larger 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 the configuration you run the Data Lifeguard Tools Installation...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...the cable, make sure that corresponds to the gray connector. Reconnect the power cord and power on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). If your desired configuration (i.e., Cable Select, Master/Slave, or Single). ...installing your system supports Cable Select, there is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as Slave; If installing two drives on the hard drive. Attach the power supply cable to the 40-pin IDE connector on the same IDE cable, a. Verify all cable connections. ...
...the cable, make sure that corresponds to the gray connector. Reconnect the power cord and power on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). If your desired configuration (i.e., Cable Select, Master/Slave, or Single). ...installing your system supports Cable Select, there is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as Slave; If installing two drives on the hard drive. Attach the power supply cable to the 40-pin IDE connector on the same IDE cable, a. Verify all cable connections. ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. To mount the hard drive in Windows: 1. You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. For further ..., boot from your new WD hard drive according to the CD for a diagram of your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in the installation prompt. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on the left side. 3. b. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you must use the Windows ...
...the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. To mount the hard drive in Windows: 1. You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. For further ..., boot from your new WD hard drive according to the CD for a diagram of your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in the installation prompt. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on the left side. 3. b. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you must use the Windows ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...; FORMAT displays the size 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) greater than 137 GB can be supported. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. For detailed information on the cable with another...
...; FORMAT displays the size 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) greater than 137 GB can be supported. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. For detailed information on the cable with another...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...with FCC Rules for Radiated and Conducted Emission, Part 15, Subpart B, for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. These suggestions may include relocation of Communications. -5- This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Class ...of the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File E101559). CE Compliance for Europe Verified to this ...
...with FCC Rules for Radiated and Conducted Emission, Part 15, Subpart B, for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. These suggestions may include relocation of Communications. -5- This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Class ...of the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File E101559). CE Compliance for Europe Verified to this ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... responsibility is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. © 2003 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is believed to be mentioned herein that belong... Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. All rights reserved. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is a trademark of Western Digital ...
... responsibility is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. © 2003 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is believed to be mentioned herein that belong... Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. All rights reserved. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is a trademark of Western Digital ...
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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... quick and easy as possible. Kit Contents ! Quick Install poster ! Operating system manual ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Computer system manual ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Windows Me/98SE may require additional hardware) BEFORE GETTING STARTED...
... quick and easy as possible. Kit Contents ! Quick Install poster ! Operating system manual ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Computer system manual ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Windows Me/98SE may require additional hardware) BEFORE GETTING STARTED...
User Manual (pdf)
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... number, model number, and date code are on your returned hard drive is required for reference. Hard drives can be void if your new Western Digital hard drive. Your warranty will void the warranty. these actions will be damaged by its edge. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with the...
... number, model number, and date code are on your returned hard drive is required for reference. Hard drives can be void if your new Western Digital hard drive. Your warranty will void the warranty. these actions will be damaged by its edge. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your computer or by registering your computer system manual for procedures. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive. Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your operating system...
... any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your computer or by registering your computer system manual for procedures. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive. Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your operating system...
User Manual (pdf)
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... is no need to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to reposition the jumper shunt on the hard drive. If you are used to determine the order in your custom installation instructions...
... is no need to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to reposition the jumper shunt on the hard drive. If you are used to determine the order in your custom installation instructions...
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... or if you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations. Note: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital hard drive as the Master drive on the cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Single Configuration Single - Master/Slave Configuration To set up the Master...
... or if you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations. Note: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital hard drive as the Master drive on the cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Single Configuration Single - Master/Slave Configuration To set up the Master...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Interface Cable to the Motherboard: Attach the blue end of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to the drive. The pin connector is keyed to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Match pin 1 on the IDE interface cable to the connector on the back of... computer system power supply cable to the 40-pin connector on the cable: Connect the black connector of your new Western Digital hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to ensure proper insertion.
...Interface Cable to the Motherboard: Attach the blue end of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to the drive. The pin connector is keyed to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Match pin 1 on the IDE interface cable to the connector on the back of... computer system power supply cable to the 40-pin connector on the cable: Connect the black connector of your new Western Digital hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to ensure proper insertion.
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... sure to "Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0" on the system. At startup, your system BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch drive bay (typically adjacent to the next section on Your Computer 1. a) To configure the system BIOS, proceed to...
... sure to "Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0" on the system. At startup, your system BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch drive bay (typically adjacent to the next section on Your Computer 1. a) To configure the system BIOS, proceed to...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 3. Selecting User Defined ensures that the software will be present in your system BIOS and select the CD-ROM drive as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. If you have either upgrade your system BIOS or configure the current BIOS so that the new...If you do not have an older system, it . 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 new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard...
.... 3. Selecting User Defined ensures that the software will be present in your system BIOS and select the CD-ROM drive as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. If you have either upgrade your system BIOS or configure the current BIOS so that the new...If you do not have an older system, it . 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 new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard...
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... the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Partition and format an installed hard drive; Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your desktop. 2. Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools. Set Up Your Hard Drive - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
... the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Partition and format an installed hard drive; Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your desktop. 2. Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools. Set Up Your Hard Drive - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...