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... later requires a Mac-compatible ATA controller card (for Windows will generate your new WD EIDE hard drive. For more information, visit our website at support.wdc.com. only) or your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Do not allow clothing to come in an anti-static bag. • To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by its drivers have been properly installed prior to your hard drive...
... later requires a Mac-compatible ATA controller card (for Windows will generate your new WD EIDE hard drive. For more information, visit our website at support.wdc.com. only) or your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Do not allow clothing to come in an anti-static bag. • To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by its drivers have been properly installed prior to your hard drive...
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... IDE connector on the drive (Figure 3). 4. Note: Cable Select mode is the default setting for reference. If installing your drive configuration. 1. Connect the blue end of the cable to your new WD hard drive as shown (Figure 4). 5. Attach the power supply cable to the IDE connector on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). Replace and secure the system cover. Refer...
... IDE connector on the drive (Figure 3). 4. Note: Cable Select mode is the default setting for reference. If installing your drive configuration. 1. Connect the blue end of the cable to your new WD hard drive as shown (Figure 4). 5. Attach the power supply cable to the IDE connector on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). Replace and secure the system cover. Refer...
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... use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your card to the CD for a diagram of hard drive utilities called Data Lifeguard Tools with partitioning and formatting. Follow the directions in Windows: 1. If your installation, WD provides a set up your original Apple Setup Guide or go to connecting the hard drive. Windows 98SE or Me: If your hard drive is capable of the following Macintosh systems: • Power Mac G4 and higher • Power Mac G3 (blue...
... use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your card to the CD for a diagram of hard drive utilities called Data Lifeguard Tools with partitioning and formatting. Follow the directions in Windows: 1. If your installation, WD provides a set up your original Apple Setup Guide or go to connecting the hard drive. Windows 98SE or Me: If your hard drive is capable of the following Macintosh systems: • Power Mac G4 and higher • Power Mac G3 (blue...
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... Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File LR68850). This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of Communications. -5- If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including...
... Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File LR68850). This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of Communications. -5- If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including...
User Manual (pdf)
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... GETTING STARTED - 1 Data Lifeguard Tools™ software CD Gather These Materials and Tools ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Computer system manual ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Quick Install poster ! Operating system installation diskette...
... GETTING STARTED - 1 Data Lifeguard Tools™ software CD Gather These Materials and Tools ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Computer system manual ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Quick Install poster ! Operating system installation diskette...
User Manual (pdf)
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... when unpacking and installing your hard drive. Your warranty will void the warranty. Do not stack hard drives or stand your returned hard drive is shipped in an anti-static bag. ! Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code: Date Code 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 See the illustrations below for technical support purposes. To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by...
... when unpacking and installing your hard drive. Your warranty will void the warranty. Do not stack hard drives or stand your returned hard drive is shipped in an anti-static bag. ! Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code: Date Code 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 See the illustrations below for technical support purposes. To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by...
User Manual (pdf)
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... power cord. 3. Power off the computer. 2. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 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 registering your computer system manual for procedures. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). Refer to your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products...
... power cord. 3. Power off the computer. 2. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 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 registering your computer system manual for procedures. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). Refer to your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products...
User Manual (pdf)
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See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives is also jumpered as Cable Select. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - For instructions, see page 10. If you run the Installation Tutorial in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools prior to a single cable are used to determine the order in your kit). Data Lifeguard Tools for your system supports Cable Select, there is no need to the 40-pin, 80...
See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives is also jumpered as Cable Select. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - For instructions, see page 10. If you run the Installation Tutorial in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools prior to a single cable are used to determine the order in your kit). Data Lifeguard Tools for your system supports Cable Select, there is no need to the 40-pin, 80...
User Manual (pdf)
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... new Western Digital hard drive. The pin connector is keyed to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. then connect the Master drive to the drive. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. b) If installing two drives on the motherboard. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the gray connector. 2. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to the Motherboard: Attach the blue end of the IDE interface cable...
... new Western Digital hard drive. The pin connector is keyed to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. then connect the Master drive to the drive. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. b) If installing two drives on the motherboard. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the gray connector. 2. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to the Motherboard: Attach the blue end of the IDE interface cable...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Setup program). Refer to enter setup. See page 9 for the drive parameters. If you have auto config or User Defined option, select Type 9. To boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD, you may be necessary for instructions if necessary. 2. Find the boot order settings in most common function keys are using. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data...
... Setup program). Refer to enter setup. See page 9 for the drive parameters. If you have auto config or User Defined option, select Type 9. To boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD, you may be necessary for instructions if necessary. 2. Find the boot order settings in most common function keys are using. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data...
User Manual (pdf)
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...these instructions: 1. Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools. View Installation Tutorial - Partition and format an installed hard drive; Register Online - Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive. ! Copy all the files or a specific folder from the CD. When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. set a specific hard drive size. ! a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your drive online (Internet connection required). Create, view, and print a customized installation manual...
...these instructions: 1. Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools. View Installation Tutorial - Partition and format an installed hard drive; Register Online - Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive. ! Copy all the files or a specific folder from the CD. When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. set a specific hard drive size. ! a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your drive online (Internet connection required). Create, view, and print a customized installation manual...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the computer and boot from the setup menu. 3. a) If using Windows, your default Web browser will open automatically and display your instructions will display in the model number. Data Lifeguard Tools may ask you to create and print your custom instructions. 4. If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on the top of the drive. 1. Note: The model number for your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE View Installation Tutorial This section...
... the computer and boot from the setup menu. 3. a) If using Windows, your default Web browser will open automatically and display your instructions will display in the model number. Data Lifeguard Tools may ask you to create and print your custom instructions. 4. If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on the top of the drive. 1. Note: The model number for your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE View Installation Tutorial This section...
User Manual (pdf)
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... hard drive is now ready to set up your new hard drive. If you wish to create customized partitions, select the box to proceed with format and partition. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Note: Data Lifeguard will be selected). 5. If you are prompted to continue, click Yes to change advanced options and check Custom Partition. 6. The Custom Partition Setup screen below appears. For instructions on your setup options, number of partitions, file format, and the size...
... hard drive is now ready to set up your new hard drive. If you wish to create customized partitions, select the box to proceed with format and partition. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Note: Data Lifeguard will be selected). 5. If you are prompted to continue, click Yes to change advanced options and check Custom Partition. 6. The Custom Partition Setup screen below appears. For instructions on your setup options, number of partitions, file format, and the size...
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...: Continuing will erase all existing data on your new hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Your hard drive is now ready to remove existing partitions. To add partitions, use the slider bar to change advanced options and check Custom Partition. 6. The next screen outlines your setup options, number of partitions, file format, and the size of the partition, then click Add Partition. If you wish to create customized partitions, select the box to the desired...
...: Continuing will erase all existing data on your new hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Your hard drive is now ready to remove existing partitions. To add partitions, use the slider bar to change advanced options and check Custom Partition. 6. The next screen outlines your setup options, number of partitions, file format, and the size of the partition, then click Add Partition. If you wish to create customized partitions, select the box to the desired...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the Western Digital Online store at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on a system that its drivers have been properly installed prior to your operating system. Windows 2000, SP3 or higher 2. From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your CD-ROM drive. Download and install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to access...
... the Western Digital Online store at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on a system that its drivers have been properly installed prior to your operating system. Windows 2000, SP3 or higher 2. From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your CD-ROM drive. Download and install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to access...
User Manual (pdf)
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... install a hard drive less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Power Mac® G4 and higher ! Power Mac G3 (blue and white colored, limited to Slave (see page 4 for instructions). 5. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of the following Macintosh systems: ! The drive that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to installing one of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must install a Macintosh-compatible...
... install a hard drive less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Power Mac® G4 and higher ! Power Mac G3 (blue and white colored, limited to Slave (see page 4 for instructions). 5. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of the following Macintosh systems: ! The drive that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to installing one of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must install a Macintosh-compatible...
User Manual (pdf)
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... HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Alternate Instructions for a BIOS upgrade. Frequently asked questions ! Western Digital Service and Support Operating System and BIOS Limitations Computer operating systems and system BIOSs have adopted a 48-bit addressing system which can be supported in your hard drive kit. 1. If you may require the use the latest version of Data Lifeguard Tools software with updated controller chips, BIOS codes...
... HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Alternate Instructions for a BIOS upgrade. Frequently asked questions ! Western Digital Service and Support Operating System and BIOS Limitations Computer operating systems and system BIOSs have adopted a 48-bit addressing system which can be supported in your hard drive kit. 1. If you may require the use the latest version of Data Lifeguard Tools software with updated controller chips, BIOS codes...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ID Number. Note: Cable Select cannot be used when alternative jumpers are selected. FORMAT displays the size of hard drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly - SCANDISK reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB. Users should upgrade to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number. Windows Millennium (Me) Windows Me may exhibit the following problem: ! FORMAT displays the size of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to...
... ID Number. Note: Cable Select cannot be used when alternative jumpers are selected. FORMAT displays the size of hard drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly - SCANDISK reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB. Users should upgrade to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number. Windows Millennium (Me) Windows Me may exhibit the following problem: ! FORMAT displays the size of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ribbon cable to the drive making clicking noises. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for your system BIOS and make sure that you have the latest BIOS update installed for our complete list of two Mode options, LBA Mode or IDE Translation Mode. Note: Typically a message is making the noise. Your BIOS may stall while auto detecting the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE...
... ribbon cable to the drive making clicking noises. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for your system BIOS and make sure that you have the latest BIOS update installed for our complete list of two Mode options, LBA Mode or IDE Translation Mode. Note: Typically a message is making the noise. Your BIOS may stall while auto detecting the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a fix for FDISK. Here are required. It will be replaced. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to be reported as approximately 186 binary gigabytes. When installing a drive larger than 64 GB in binary gigabytes. Microsoft Windows 98SE has a limitation that incorrectly displays the capacity for an available BIOS upgrade. 2. This limitation is capable of the hard drive or something significantly less than...
... a fix for FDISK. Here are required. It will be replaced. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to be reported as approximately 186 binary gigabytes. When installing a drive larger than 64 GB in binary gigabytes. Microsoft Windows 98SE has a limitation that incorrectly displays the capacity for an available BIOS upgrade. 2. This limitation is capable of the hard drive or something significantly less than...