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... in more efficient operation. Capacity We offer drives ranging from 8 MB to 32 MB, WD Caviar Blue drives offer a full range of human hearing. 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 1 TB. You can never have too...
... in more efficient operation. Capacity We offer drives ranging from 8 MB to 32 MB, WD Caviar Blue drives offer a full range of human hearing. 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 1 TB. You can never have too...
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...
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 ...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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... in direct contact with care during unpacking and installation. Before Getting Started 1. Operating System Information Installing Your New WD Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive To ensure the optimal settings for drives >137 GB) Windows Me and Windows 98SE (may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. For more information...
... in direct contact with care during unpacking and installation. Before Getting Started 1. Operating System Information Installing Your New WD Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive To ensure the optimal settings for drives >137 GB) Windows Me and Windows 98SE (may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. For more information...
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.../Slave or Single Configuration) 1. Refer to your system supports Cable Select, there is the default setting for reference. B. If installing your new WD hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable with the four mounting screws provided (two on the computer. -2- b. A. Note: Cable Select mode is also jumpered as Slave; Note...
.../Slave or Single Configuration) 1. Refer to your system supports Cable Select, there is the default setting for reference. B. If installing your new WD hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable with the four mounting screws provided (two on the computer. -2- b. A. Note: Cable Select mode is also jumpered as Slave; Note...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Power Mac, change the configuration to connecting the hard drive. 4. Set Up the Hard Drive To assist with your new hard drive to proceed with the Macintosh is larger than 137 GB, you will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. Execute the Diskette Creator program on your installation,... following system configurations: a. If your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in the installation prompt. b. To install a drive greater than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). The drive that came with your new WD hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device per channel...
... Power Mac, change the configuration to connecting the hard drive. 4. Set Up the Hard Drive To assist with your new hard drive to proceed with the Macintosh is larger than 137 GB, you will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. Execute the Diskette Creator program on your installation,... following system configurations: a. If your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in the installation prompt. b. To install a drive greater than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). The drive that came with your new WD hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device per channel...
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... list of frequently asked questions before June 1999 stall with the latest version of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly • ScanDisk reports errors on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. Jumper the hard drive to your system or motherboard manufacturer. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new...
... list of frequently asked questions before June 1999 stall with the latest version of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly • ScanDisk reports errors on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. Jumper the hard drive to your system or motherboard manufacturer. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... WD product has been verified to comply with EN55022:1998 for RF Emissions and EN55024:1998 for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Generic Immunity as applicable. If...Safety 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. CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas...
... WD product has been verified to comply with EN55022:1998 for RF Emissions and EN55024:1998 for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Generic Immunity as applicable. If...Safety 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. CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is a trademark of Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10...
... to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is a trademark of Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10...
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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... X v10.2 or later ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Kit Contents ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or higher) ! Windows® XP ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! Small...
... X v10.2 or later ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Kit Contents ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or higher) ! Windows® XP ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! Small...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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 Avoid touching the circuit board components on its sides only. 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...
... 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 Avoid touching the circuit board components on its sides only. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... offers and product updates by registering your computer system manual for procedures. 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 computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive.
... offers and product updates by registering your computer system manual for procedures. 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 computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Windows will generate your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the drive. If your kit). INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 The default jumper setting for the jumper block diagram. See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives is no need to a single cable are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Set...
... Windows will generate your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the drive. If your kit). INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 The default jumper setting for the jumper block diagram. See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives is no need to a single cable are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Set...
User Manual (pdf)
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... new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the Master drive on the drive to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. If...
... new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the Master drive on the drive to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. If...
User Manual (pdf)
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... interface cable to the 4-pin power connector on the back of the IDE interface cable to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the 40-pin...
... interface cable to the 4-pin power connector on the back of the IDE interface cable to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the 40-pin...
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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 page 8. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 b) To format and partition the drive, skip to the floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. If the drive was detected, you will have to enter the system BIOS...
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 page 8. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 b) To format and partition the drive, skip to the floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. If the drive was detected, you will have to enter the system BIOS...
User Manual (pdf)
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...2. The most current system BIOSs. Find the boot order settings in your system BIOS and select the CD-ROM drive as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your CMOS setup program (sometimes called the Setup program). Find any ...first device to be an option under IDE Translation Mode. 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...
...2. The most current system BIOSs. Find the boot order settings in your system BIOS and select the CD-ROM drive as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your CMOS setup program (sometimes called the Setup program). Find any ...first device to be an option under IDE Translation Mode. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...drive to -Drive Copy Utility - View Installation Tutorial - Drive-to another in text, graphic placement, or color. Hard Drive Information - Create a Bootable Diskette If your desktop. 2. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your drive... a specific hard drive size. ! a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data ...
...drive to -Drive Copy Utility - View Installation Tutorial - Drive-to another in text, graphic placement, or color. Hard Drive Information - Create a Bootable Diskette If your desktop. 2. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your drive... a specific hard drive size. ! a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data ...