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... the hard drive by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. refer servicing to WD authorized personnel only. • Do not unpack your custom installation instructions based on user's hardware configuration and operating system. standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable; Avoid touching the circuit board components on its sides only. For more information on -screen instructions to set up your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller...
... the hard drive by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. refer servicing to WD authorized personnel only. • Do not unpack your custom installation instructions based on user's hardware configuration and operating system. standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable; Avoid touching the circuit board components on its sides only. For more information on -screen instructions to set up your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller...
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... cable to your new WD hard drive as the only device on the cable, make sure that corresponds to the IDE connector on the cable with two IDE drives, use the Master/Slave jumper setting. If installing your drive configuration. 1. Attach the power supply cable to your new WD hard drive as Slave; Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable, use the Slave setting. 3. Figure 1 40-pin IDE connector Jumper shunt Single Dual (Master) Jumper block Power supply connector Cable Select (Default Setting...
... cable to your new WD hard drive as the only device on the cable, make sure that corresponds to the IDE connector on the cable with two IDE drives, use the Master/Slave jumper setting. If installing your drive configuration. 1. Attach the power supply cable to your new WD hard drive as Slave; Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable, use the Slave setting. 3. Figure 1 40-pin IDE connector Jumper shunt Single Dual (Master) Jumper block Power supply connector Cable Select (Default Setting...
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... Install a Single Hard Drive: 1. Click the Start button and point to create partitions during setup. 5. Installation Instructions for the DOS version. For more information on Master/Slave support on the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to the Windows 2000/XP Installation CD. 2. c. Autorun the CD to installing one of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to be limited to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- The software will indicate a successful setup or provide further details. Note: Cable Select mode...
... Install a Single Hard Drive: 1. Click the Start button and point to create partitions during setup. 5. Installation Instructions for the DOS version. For more information on Master/Slave support on the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to the Windows 2000/XP Installation CD. 2. c. Autorun the CD to installing one of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to be limited to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- The software will indicate a successful setup or provide further details. Note: Cable Select mode...
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... not support hard drive capacities (all versions) greater than 64 GB incorrectly • ScanDisk reports errors on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. b. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to Windows XP or Windows 2000. For detailed information on alternate jumper settings, visit our website at support.microsoft.com. 137 GB Barrier The previous standard for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing, which can be supported in section 2 of this guide. 2. For further information regarding operating...
... not support hard drive capacities (all versions) greater than 64 GB incorrectly • ScanDisk reports errors on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. b. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to Windows XP or Windows 2000. For detailed information on alternate jumper settings, visit our website at support.microsoft.com. 137 GB Barrier The previous standard for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing, which can be supported in section 2 of this guide. 2. For further information regarding operating...
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... Electrical Business Equipment (File LR68850). If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for a Class B computing device pursuant to this product, visit our product support website at : register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of this product. Online Product Registration Take advantage of...
... Electrical Business Equipment (File LR68850). If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for a Class B computing device pursuant to this product, visit our product support website at : register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of this product. Online Product Registration Take advantage of...
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... the date of shipment of the original warranty or ninety days from new and serviceable used parts. cannot reasonably be shipped pre-paid and insured to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is limited to you at any time without first contacting WD for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. is not present, b. Western Digital and...
... the date of shipment of the original warranty or ninety days from new and serviceable used parts. cannot reasonably be shipped pre-paid and insured to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is limited to you at any time without first contacting WD for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. is not present, b. Western Digital and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... system manual ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! 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 INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! This installation manual provides instructional...
... system manual ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! 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 INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! This installation manual provides instructional...
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... does not support Cable Select or if you are installing your custom installation instructions based on the cable, make sure that the other drive is also jumpered as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for Western Digital hard drives is no need to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools...
... does not support Cable Select or if you are installing your custom installation instructions based on the cable, make sure that the other drive is also jumpered as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for Western Digital hard drives is no need to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools...
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.... 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 that supports the full drive capacity. Enable options such as the first device to either option, you must tell the system what type of hardware you are F1, F2, or Delete. Selecting Type 9 ensures that may need to enter setup. Save...
.... 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 that supports the full drive capacity. Enable options such as the first device to either option, you must tell the system what type of hardware you are F1, F2, or Delete. Selecting Type 9 ensures that may need to enter setup. Save...
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... installation manual. ! Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your CD-ROM drive. Depending on your system cannot boot from the CD. Copy all the files or a specific folder from one drive to use a floppy diskette instead, you can use either the Windows or DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools vary slightly from one another ; WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
... installation manual. ! Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your CD-ROM drive. Depending on your system cannot boot from the CD. Copy all the files or a specific folder from one drive to use a floppy diskette instead, you can use either the Windows or DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools vary slightly from one another ; WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
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...: Windows installation will inform you must change the setting to use. Follow the on the drive. Click Done to install the operating system. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 13 Since the drive has been previously set up using Data Lifeguard Tools, you can bypass this function and proceed directly with Windows installation. This concludes the hard drive setup process. Your Western Digital hard drive is an existing partition on -screen instructions to close or exit. 9. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE...
...: Windows installation will inform you must change the setting to use. Follow the on the drive. Click Done to install the operating system. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 13 Since the drive has been previously set up using Data Lifeguard Tools, you can bypass this function and proceed directly with Windows installation. This concludes the hard drive setup process. Your Western Digital hard drive is an existing partition on -screen instructions to close or exit. 9. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE...
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Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive to use. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 16 This concludes the hard drive setup process. A new drive letter and icon will appear under My Computer. 10. After Data Lifeguard has completed formatting and partitioning the drive, the setup summary screen outlines all of the steps completed. Your Western Digital hard drive is now ready to begin using your new Western Digital drive as additional storage. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 8. Click Done to exit the software. 9.
Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive to use. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 16 This concludes the hard drive setup process. A new drive letter and icon will appear under My Computer. 10. After Data Lifeguard has completed formatting and partitioning the drive, the setup summary screen outlines all of the steps completed. Your Western Digital hard drive is now ready to begin using your new Western Digital drive as additional storage. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 8. Click Done to exit the software. 9.
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... (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to connecting the hard drive. Alternate Solution: Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for compatibility and installation instructions. From the main menu, click on a system that its drivers have been properly installed prior to access the full capacity of available options. Windows 2000, SP3 or higher 2. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the list of your operating system. Windows XP...
... (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to connecting the hard drive. Alternate Solution: Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for compatibility and installation instructions. From the main menu, click on a system that its drivers have been properly installed prior to access the full capacity of available options. Windows 2000, SP3 or higher 2. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the list of your operating system. Windows XP...
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WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Choose your system's BIOS limitations to Full Size. 7. Click Next. 8. The following message will automatically be selected and installed in the next step. To create customized partitions, select the box to exit the software and begin using your new drive. After Data Lifeguard Tools displays the steps completed, click Done to change advanced setup options and check Custom Partition. If Data Lifeguard Tools has detected...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Choose your system's BIOS limitations to Full Size. 7. Click Next. 8. The following message will automatically be selected and installed in the next step. To create customized partitions, select the box to exit the software and begin using your new drive. After Data Lifeguard Tools displays the steps completed, click Done to change advanced setup options and check Custom Partition. If Data Lifeguard Tools has detected...
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... a maximum of two IDE/ATA devices. b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must change the configuration to certain configurations) A Power Mac with the Macintosh is already designated as an additional hard drive in a Power Mac, follow the steps below. Cable Select is not supported by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Note: Cable Select mode is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must use your Macintosh system with the interface cable supplied with the Master/Slave jumper configuration in the following...
... a maximum of two IDE/ATA devices. b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must change the configuration to certain configurations) A Power Mac with the Macintosh is already designated as an additional hard drive in a Power Mac, follow the steps below. Cable Select is not supported by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Note: Cable Select mode is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must use your Macintosh system with the interface cable supplied with the Master/Slave jumper configuration in the following...
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...-bit LBA supported controller card to page 4 for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing that can be supported in your hard drive appropriately. Jumper your hard drive kit. 1. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than 137 GB. Interim Solution: Follow the steps below using the Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools CD included in newer computer systems with Dynamic Drive Overlay (DDO) enabled to specific hard drive capacities. Alternate Jumper Settings ! The following topics: ! Certain operating system utilities...
...-bit LBA supported controller card to page 4 for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing that can be supported in your hard drive appropriately. Jumper your hard drive kit. 1. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than 137 GB. Interim Solution: Follow the steps below using the Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools CD included in newer computer systems with Dynamic Drive Overlay (DDO) enabled to specific hard drive capacities. Alternate Jumper Settings ! The following topics: ! Certain operating system utilities...
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...system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Other options are to access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. The following operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ! Windows XP ! Follow the setup instructions for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to ensure support of the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives, your system BIOS must recognize extended BIOS functions. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) TROUBLESHOOTING - 23 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to upgrade...
...system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Other options are to access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. The following operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ! Windows XP ! Follow the setup instructions for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to ensure support of the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives, your system BIOS must recognize extended BIOS functions. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) TROUBLESHOOTING - 23 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to upgrade...
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... be used when alternative jumpers are selected. Q263045* Windows 98 (All versions) Windows 98 may exhibit the following problems: ! Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. FORMAT displays the size of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number. FORMAT displays the size of hard drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly - Q263044* ! TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting...
... be used when alternative jumpers are selected. Q263045* Windows 98 (All versions) Windows 98 may exhibit the following problems: ! Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. FORMAT displays the size of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number. FORMAT displays the size of hard drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly - Q263044* ! TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting...
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... drive size should show the capacity as being 502 MB or 528 MB. Follow these suggestions to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or choosing Normal or Standard CHS mode. 4. Leave the power cable attached. 2. The cables are properly connected and the jumper settings are F1, F2, or Delete. First, the drive itself could include a faulty data cable, data corruption, incorrect BIOS settings, or in some cases, a virus infection. For specific information...
... drive size should show the capacity as being 502 MB or 528 MB. Follow these suggestions to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or choosing Normal or Standard CHS mode. 4. Leave the power cable attached. 2. The cables are properly connected and the jumper settings are F1, F2, or Delete. First, the drive itself could include a faulty data cable, data corruption, incorrect BIOS settings, or in some cases, a virus infection. For specific information...
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WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE YES - The drive has failed and needs to set up the drive. In these cases, refer to access the full capacity of the hard drive, your system BIOS may be replaced. If the system only recognizes 2.1 GB, 8.4 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 137 GB of the hard drive or something significantly less than the actual capacity of the hard drive and use the higher transfer rates. 3. Purchase an Ultra ATA controller card. Why? Microsoft has acknowledged...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE YES - The drive has failed and needs to set up the drive. In these cases, refer to access the full capacity of the hard drive, your system BIOS may be replaced. If the system only recognizes 2.1 GB, 8.4 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 137 GB of the hard drive or something significantly less than the actual capacity of the hard drive and use the higher transfer rates. 3. Purchase an Ultra ATA controller card. Why? Microsoft has acknowledged...