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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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...wdc.com. only) or your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Kit Contents WD Hard Drive Utilities and software CD Documentation Mounting Screws and Jumper Shunt This document was designed to come in direct contact with care during unpacking and installation. Compatibility Windows® XP (SP 1 or higher needed for drives >137 GB...refer servicing to WD authorized personnel only. • Do not unpack your hard drive until you are ready to set up your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. EN Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher...
...wdc.com. only) or your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Kit Contents WD Hard Drive Utilities and software CD Documentation Mounting Screws and Jumper Shunt This document was designed to come in direct contact with care during unpacking and installation. Compatibility Windows® XP (SP 1 or higher needed for drives >137 GB...refer servicing to WD authorized personnel only. • Do not unpack your hard drive until you are ready to set up your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. EN Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher...
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... or go to your Apple Setup Guide. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- Windows 98SE or Me: If your hard drive is already designated as an additional hard drive in your Macintosh, follow the instructions from the Data Lifeguard ...Data Lifeguard Tools CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on your card to make sure that came with your new hard drive to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. This concludes the hard drive installation process. Follow the instructions that the...
... or go to your Apple Setup Guide. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- Windows 98SE or Me: If your hard drive is already designated as an additional hard drive in your Macintosh, follow the instructions from the Data Lifeguard ...Data Lifeguard Tools CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on your card to make sure that came with your new hard drive to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. This concludes the hard drive installation process. Follow the instructions that the...
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... and BIOS Limitations Operating systems and system BIOSs have difficulty detecting large capacity hard drives. For further information regarding operating system and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.microsoft.com. 137 GB Barrier The previous standard for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing...
... and BIOS Limitations Operating systems and system BIOSs have difficulty detecting large capacity hard drives. For further information regarding operating system and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.microsoft.com. 137 GB Barrier The previous standard for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing...
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...on the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to comply with EN55022:1998 for RF ...individual installations. WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including...
...on the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to comply with EN55022:1998 for RF ...individual installations. WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...support.wdc.com. cannot reasonably be obtained from state to the address on Warranty Policy. WD's replacement Product under its limited warranty will have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that belong to WD without notice. © 2006 Western Digital ...was stolen from new and serviceable used parts. All rights reserved. 2079-001026-213 Aug 2006 -6- Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to change specifications at any time without first contacting WD for a Return Material Authorization...
...support.wdc.com. cannot reasonably be obtained from state to the address on Warranty Policy. WD's replacement Product under its limited warranty will have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that belong to WD without notice. © 2006 Western Digital ...was stolen from new and serviceable used parts. All rights reserved. 2079-001026-213 Aug 2006 -6- Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to change specifications at any time without first contacting WD for a Return Material Authorization...
User Manual (pdf)
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... any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. Backup Your Data Before performing any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of Western Digital special offers and product updates by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Power off...
... any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. Backup Your Data Before performing any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of Western Digital special offers and product updates by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Power off...
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 - Depending on your system cannot boot from a CD or you wish to use either the Windows or DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools vary slightly from one drive...V11.0 - 9 overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! set a specific hard drive size. ! Hard Drive Information - Register your hard drive. ! a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your CD-ROM drive. Set Up Your Hard Drive - Copy all the files or ...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Depending on your system cannot boot from a CD or you wish to use either the Windows or DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools vary slightly from one drive...V11.0 - 9 overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! set a specific hard drive size. ! Hard Drive Information - Register your hard drive. ! a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your CD-ROM drive. Set Up Your Hard Drive - Copy all the files or ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your local computer retailer. Make sure that your system devices. Contact your CD-ROM drive. Windows XP and Windows 2000 1. The following versions natively support drives larger than 137 GB. Insert the Data ... main menu, click on your operating system. 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. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 17 Caution: Formatting a drive past the 137 GB barrier on a system that its drivers have ...
...on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your local computer retailer. Make sure that your system devices. Contact your CD-ROM drive. Windows XP and Windows 2000 1. The following versions natively support drives larger than 137 GB. Insert the Data ... main menu, click on your operating system. 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. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 17 Caution: Formatting a drive past the 137 GB barrier on a system that its drivers have ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... manufacturer for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to access the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives, your system BIOS must support extended BIOS functions, and your system BIOS or purchase a controller card. Windows Me ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.... To run Data Lifeguard Tools: - The following operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ! To access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc....
... manufacturer for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to access the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives, your system BIOS must support extended BIOS functions, and your system BIOS or purchase a controller card. Windows Me ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.... To run Data Lifeguard Tools: - The following operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ! To access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc....
User Manual (pdf)
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... Web site at support.wdc.com. The cables are properly connected and the jumper settings are several potential problems that this is configured differently, but the system BIOS cannot recognize the hard drive. Select User or User defined drive type and enter 1023 cylinders...done by our customers. Leave the power cable attached. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING - 26 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to install, partition, and format the hard drive. Enter the system BIOS. When you have an older computer system, the ...
... Web site at support.wdc.com. The cables are properly connected and the jumper settings are several potential problems that this is configured differently, but the system BIOS cannot recognize the hard drive. Select User or User defined drive type and enter 1023 cylinders...done by our customers. Leave the power cable attached. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING - 26 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to install, partition, and format the hard drive. Enter the system BIOS. When you have an older computer system, the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to our product support Web site at store.wdc.com has a complete selection of Ultra ATA controller cards that allow you are required. The controller card has two benefits. Why? This limitation is a program that incorrectly displays the capacity for FDISK. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will be replaced. A faulty cable is...
... to our product support Web site at store.wdc.com has a complete selection of Ultra ATA controller cards that allow you are required. The controller card has two benefits. Why? This limitation is a program that incorrectly displays the capacity for FDISK. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will be replaced. A faulty cable is...
User Manual (pdf)
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... pm Europe (Central European Time) +31.20.446.7651 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Western Digital Service and Support If you need additional information or help during ...installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com...
... pm Europe (Central European Time) +31.20.446.7651 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Western Digital Service and Support If you need additional information or help during ...installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com...
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... returned to provide you the very best of manufacture appearing on approved shipping containers, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. one for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. For information on the Product label of the original Product purchase. ...issued, will be shipped pre-paid and insured to WD's specification for your Product. Contact the place of Communications. APPENDIX - 30 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les ...
... returned to provide you the very best of manufacture appearing on approved shipping containers, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. one for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. For information on the Product label of the original Product purchase. ...issued, will be shipped pre-paid and insured to WD's specification for your Product. Contact the place of Communications. APPENDIX - 30 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...United States, some laws do not allow the exclusion of its limited warranty will have a reasonable time after determining that : ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Other Warranty Limitations For further important information on limitations on WD's warranty, see below or visit our product support Web... site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. Your Use of the Product WD will be fixed because of...
...United States, some laws do not allow the exclusion of its limited warranty will have a reasonable time after determining that : ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Other Warranty Limitations For further important information on limitations on WD's warranty, see below or visit our product support Web... site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. Your Use of the Product WD will be fixed because of...
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... and click on Warranty Policy. Online Warranty Inquiry For further warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the...
... and click on Warranty Policy. Online Warranty Inquiry For further warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the...