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...; offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for instructions). -1- Gather these operating systems, run the Installation Tutorial in an anti-static bag. • To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Operating System Information Installing Your New WD Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive To ensure the optimal settings for Windows will generate your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Data Lifeguard...
...; offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for instructions). -1- Gather these operating systems, run the Installation Tutorial in an anti-static bag. • To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Operating System Information Installing Your New WD Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive To ensure the optimal settings for Windows will generate your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Data Lifeguard...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., use screws in IDE/ATA controller. Reconnect the power cord and power on the same IDE cable, a. If installing two drives on the computer. -2- Replace and secure the system cover. If installing your drive configuration. Figure 1 40-pin IDE connector Jumper shunt Single Dual (Master) Jumper block Power supply connector Cable Select (Default Setting) Dual (Slave) Figure 2 Gray 40-pin connector Blue 40-pin connector SYSTEM Figure 3 SECONDARY DRIVE (SLAVE) Black 40-pin connector PRIMARY DRIVE (MASTER) Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive IDE interface cable Power...
..., use screws in IDE/ATA controller. Reconnect the power cord and power on the same IDE cable, a. If installing two drives on the computer. -2- Replace and secure the system cover. If installing your drive configuration. Figure 1 40-pin IDE connector Jumper shunt Single Dual (Master) Jumper block Power supply connector Cable Select (Default Setting) Dual (Slave) Figure 2 Gray 40-pin connector Blue 40-pin connector SYSTEM Figure 3 SECONDARY DRIVE (SLAVE) Black 40-pin connector PRIMARY DRIVE (MASTER) Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive IDE interface cable Power...
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... proceed with your Apple Setup Guide. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Note: Cable Select mode is capable of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to one IDE/ATA device per channel for a diagram of Data Lifeguard Tools to CD, boot from your installation, WD provides a set up your drive. 1. Follow the directions in Windows: 1. For more information on Master/Slave support on -screen instructions. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh...
... proceed with your Apple Setup Guide. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Note: Cable Select mode is capable of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to one IDE/ATA device per channel for a diagram of Data Lifeguard Tools to CD, boot from your installation, WD provides a set up your drive. 1. Follow the directions in Windows: 1. For more information on Master/Slave support on -screen instructions. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 64 GB • FORMAT displays the size of this guide. 2. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. Boot from your hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of frequently asked questions before contacting WD Technical Support. Creating multiple partitions less than 137 GB will be incompatible with drives larger than 32 GB. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to Windows XP or Windows 2000. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. Operating System and BIOS Limitations Operating...
... 64 GB • FORMAT displays the size of this guide. 2. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. Boot from your hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of frequently asked questions before contacting WD Technical Support. Creating multiple partitions less than 137 GB will be incompatible with drives larger than 32 GB. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to Windows XP or Windows 2000. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. Operating System and BIOS Limitations Operating...
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... EN55024:1998 for Europe Verified to this product, visit our product support website at : register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. CE Compliance for Generic Immunity...
... EN55024:1998 for Europe Verified to this product, visit our product support website at : register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. CE Compliance for Generic Immunity...
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... in the possession of service. and the WD logo, Data Lifeguard, and Data Lifeguard Tools are to be returned directly to change specifications at your Product. Authorized returns are trademarks of the Product WD will have no warranties which an RMA number has not been issued, will be obtained from state to end users. Your Use of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. is provided...
... in the possession of service. and the WD logo, Data Lifeguard, and Data Lifeguard Tools are to be returned directly to change specifications at your Product. Authorized returns are trademarks of the Product WD will have no warranties which an RMA number has not been issued, will be obtained from state to end users. Your Use of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. is provided...
User Manual (pdf)
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... reliable. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . However, no responsibility is assumed by Western Digital is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. nor for its use ; Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital for...
... reliable. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital. Other marks may result from its use . However, no responsibility is assumed by Western Digital is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. nor for its use ; Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital for...
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.... Data Lifeguard Tools™ software CD Gather These Materials and Tools ! Operating system manual ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! Mac® OS X v10.2 or later ! Quick Install poster ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Windows® XP ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives greater than 137 GB...
.... Data Lifeguard Tools™ software CD Gather These Materials and Tools ! Operating system manual ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! Mac® OS X v10.2 or later ! Quick Install poster ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Windows® XP ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives greater than 137 GB...
User Manual (pdf)
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...which IDE devices attached to reposition the jumper shunt on the cable, make sure that the other drive is Cable Select. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 If your kit). See page 5 for your system supports Cable Select, there is no need to a single cable are installing your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for the jumper block diagram. If...
...which IDE devices attached to reposition the jumper shunt on the cable, make sure that the other drive is Cable Select. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 If your kit). See page 5 for your system supports Cable Select, there is no need to a single cable are installing your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for the jumper block diagram. If...
User Manual (pdf)
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...cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Single Configuration Single - Slave - If necessary, configure the jumper on the cable must be jumpered as Master (primary device) and the other IDE device as Slave (secondary device). Master/Slave Configuration To set up the Master/Slave configuration, one device on the other jumpered 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...
...cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. Single Configuration Single - Slave - If necessary, configure the jumper on the cable must be jumpered as Master (primary device) and the other IDE device as Slave (secondary device). Master/Slave Configuration To set up the Master/Slave configuration, one device on the other jumpered 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...2. 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 BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. IMPORTANT: If your system cannot boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD, you have an Auto Config drive type or does not show full capacity, disable LBA, select User Defined, and enter 1023 cylinders, 16 heads, and 63 sectors for instructions...
...2. 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 BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. IMPORTANT: If your system cannot boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD, you have an Auto Config drive type or does not show full capacity, disable LBA, select User Defined, and enter 1023 cylinders, 16 heads, and 63 sectors for instructions...
User Manual (pdf)
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... these instructions: 1. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your system cannot boot from a CD or you wish to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your hard drive. ! b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from one another ; DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
... these instructions: 1. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your system cannot boot from a CD or you wish to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your hard drive. ! b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from one another ; DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
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... (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your motherboard or system manufacturer for compatibility and installation instructions. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the CD. Choose the steps according to connecting the hard drive. Alternate Solution: Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for the full capacity of your hard drive greater than 137 GB. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger...
... (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your motherboard or system manufacturer for compatibility and installation instructions. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the CD. Choose the steps according to connecting the hard drive. Alternate Solution: Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for the full capacity of your hard drive greater than 137 GB. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger...
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... warning you that the drive you are setting up is a device driver that you want to change advanced setup options and check Custom Partition. After Data Lifeguard Tools displays the steps completed, click Done to Full Size. 7. Click on Partition to exit the software and begin using your Installation Type. Click Next. 8. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. The following message will automatically be selected and installed in the next step...
... warning you that the drive you are setting up is a device driver that you want to change advanced setup options and check Custom Partition. After Data Lifeguard Tools displays the steps completed, click Done to Full Size. 7. Click on Partition to exit the software and begin using your Installation Type. Click Next. 8. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. The following message will automatically be selected and installed in the next step...
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... Power Mac. 6. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on the Macintosh operating system CD. 7. Note: Cable Select mode is already designated as an additional hard drive in that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to your new Western Digital hard drive. IMPORTANT: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to connecting the hard drive. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your system does not support...
... Power Mac. 6. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on the Macintosh operating system CD. 7. Note: Cable Select mode is already designated as an additional hard drive in that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to your new Western Digital hard drive. IMPORTANT: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to connecting the hard drive. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your system does not support...
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... 32 GB. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 Alternate Jumper Settings ! Windows 98SE and Me may require the use the latest version of Data Lifeguard Tools software with updated controller chips, BIOS codes, and operating system Service Packs. 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 access the full capacity of a 48-bit LBA supported controller card to fully recognize higher capacity hard drives. Jumper your...
... 32 GB. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 Alternate Jumper Settings ! Windows 98SE and Me may require the use the latest version of Data Lifeguard Tools software with updated controller chips, BIOS codes, and operating system Service Packs. 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 access the full capacity of a 48-bit LBA supported controller card to fully recognize higher capacity hard drives. Jumper your...
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... 8.4 GB hard drive limitation on some traditional system BIOSs. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) TROUBLESHOOTING - 23 Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. Windows 2000 ! Other options are to determine if your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Contact your system BIOS or purchase a controller card. We recommend using the latest software to access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. The following operating systems recognize...
... 8.4 GB hard drive limitation on some traditional system BIOSs. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) TROUBLESHOOTING - 23 Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. Windows 2000 ! Other options are to determine if your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Contact your system BIOS or purchase a controller card. We recommend using the latest software to access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. The following operating systems recognize...
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... not support hard drive capacities greater than 32 GB. Q263045* ! To download the Microsoft fix for each problem, go to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number. Note: Cable Select cannot be used when alternative jumpers are selected. Windows Millennium (Me) Windows Me may exhibit the following problem: ! Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. Q263044* ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95...
... not support hard drive capacities greater than 32 GB. Q263045* ! To download the Microsoft fix for each problem, go to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number. Note: Cable Select cannot be used when alternative jumpers are selected. Windows Millennium (Me) Windows Me may exhibit the following problem: ! Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. Q263044* ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95...
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... CHS mode. 4. My hard drive is a BIOS limitation issue, follow the instructions below. 1. Other reasons could be failing or has failed. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to diagnose the problem. 1. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for your computer BIOS which disables Translation. If you how to the drive making clicking noises. Select User or User defined drive type and enter 1023 cylinders, 16 heads...
... CHS mode. 4. My hard drive is a BIOS limitation issue, follow the instructions below. 1. Other reasons could be failing or has failed. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to diagnose the problem. 1. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for your computer BIOS which disables Translation. If you how to the drive making clicking noises. Select User or User defined drive type and enter 1023 cylinders, 16 heads...
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... the Write Zeros option may not support the entire hard drive capacity. What happened? Here are entered manually. The partitioning utility FDISK and the formatting utility FORMAT will be needed to remove all data on the drive to partition and format the drive, no difference, the drive has most likely experienced some possible solutions: 1. TROUBLESHOOTING - 27 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE YES - If the system only recognizes 2.1 GB, 8.4 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 137 GB of the hard drive or something...
... the Write Zeros option may not support the entire hard drive capacity. What happened? Here are entered manually. The partitioning utility FDISK and the formatting utility FORMAT will be needed to remove all data on the drive to partition and format the drive, no difference, the drive has most likely experienced some possible solutions: 1. TROUBLESHOOTING - 27 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE YES - If the system only recognizes 2.1 GB, 8.4 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 137 GB of the hard drive or something...