Product Specifications
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... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, peak) Average power requirements (W) Read/Write Idle Standby Sleep Environmental Specifications6 Temperature (°C) Operating Non-operating Shock (Gs) Operating (2 ms, read) Operating...
... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, peak) Average power requirements (W) Read/Write Idle Standby Sleep Environmental Specifications6 Temperature (°C) Operating Non-operating Shock (Gs) Operating (2 ms, read) Operating...
Product Specifications
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... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, peak) Average power requirements (W) Read/Write Idle Standby Sleep Environmental Specifications6 Temperature (°C) Operating Non-operating Shock (Gs) Operating (2 ms, read) Operating...
... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, peak) Average power requirements (W) Read/Write Idle Standby Sleep Environmental Specifications6 Temperature (°C) Operating Non-operating Shock (Gs) Operating (2 ms, read) Operating...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Addressing (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to access the full capacity of your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Data Lifeguard Tools for your drive, visit our website at support.wdc.com. For more information on the configuration you run the Data Lifeguard Tools Installation Tutorial, carefully following precautions: • This product contains no user-serviceable parts; Kit Contents WD Hard Drive Utilities and software CD Documentation Mounting Screws and Jumper Shunt This...
... Addressing (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to access the full capacity of your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Data Lifeguard Tools for your drive, visit our website at support.wdc.com. For more information on the configuration you run the Data Lifeguard Tools Installation Tutorial, carefully following precautions: • This product contains no user-serviceable parts; Kit Contents WD Hard Drive Utilities and software CD Documentation Mounting Screws and Jumper Shunt This...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...: Cable Select mode is the default setting for reference. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use screws in IDE/ATA controller. Proceed to the IDE connector on the motherboard (Figure 2). 3. Connect the blue end of the IDE interface cable to step 3. 2. For proper grounding, use the Master/Slave jumper setting. Jumper the drive according to the IDE connector on the cable with two IDE drives, use the Slave setting. 3. You must be installed using a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE interface cable. If installing your new WD hard drive as Master and...
...: Cable Select mode is the default setting for reference. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use screws in IDE/ATA controller. Proceed to the IDE connector on the motherboard (Figure 2). 3. Connect the blue end of the IDE interface cable to step 3. 2. For proper grounding, use the Master/Slave jumper setting. Jumper the drive according to the IDE connector on the cable with two IDE drives, use the Slave setting. 3. You must be installed using a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE interface cable. If installing your new WD hard drive as Master and...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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....com/support. For more information on Master/Slave support on your new hard drive to create partitions during setup. 5. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to your drive. 1. c. b. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your card to make sure that came with your system to one A Power Mac with...
....com/support. For more information on Master/Slave support on your new hard drive to create partitions during setup. 5. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to your drive. 1. c. b. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your card to make sure that came with your system to one A Power Mac with...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... with two IDE devices, use this setting. 10-pin connector Dual (Slave) If the drive you are installing such a hard drive and your system stalls before contacting WD Technical Support. For detailed information on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Boot from your new hard drive. Operating System May exhibit the following the installation instructions you are installing is the Master on the cable with updated controller chips, BIOS codes, and operating system service packs. • Windows 98SE and Me require the use this setting. -4- Troubleshooting If after...
... with two IDE devices, use this setting. 10-pin connector Dual (Slave) If the drive you are installing such a hard drive and your system stalls before contacting WD Technical Support. For detailed information on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Boot from your new hard drive. Operating System May exhibit the following the installation instructions you are installing is the Master on the cable with updated controller chips, BIOS codes, and operating system service packs. • Windows 98SE and Me require the use this setting. -4- Troubleshooting If after...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to comply with FCC Rules for Radiated and Conducted Emission, Part 15, Subpart B, for Class B Equipment. Online Product Registration Take advantage of this product. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of various WD offerings by unauthorized modifications to comply with...
... verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to comply with FCC Rules for Radiated and Conducted Emission, Part 15, Subpart B, for Class B Equipment. Online Product Registration Take advantage of this product. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation or normal use of various WD offerings by unauthorized modifications to comply with...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... from new and serviceable used parts. is not present, b. Online Warranty Inquiry For further warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. This limitation applies even if WD cannot or does not repair or replace any defective Product shall in the possession of Damages WD's entire liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital...
... from new and serviceable used parts. is not present, b. Online Warranty Inquiry For further warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. This limitation applies even if WD cannot or does not repair or replace any defective Product shall in the possession of Damages WD's entire liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital...
User Manual (pdf)
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... installation manual provides instructional steps and corresponding illustrations to make the installation process of your new hard drive as quick and easy as possible. IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Windows® XP ! Windows 2000 ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! 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 ! Computer system manual ! Mac® OS X v10.2 or later ! Data...
... installation manual provides instructional steps and corresponding illustrations to make the installation process of your new hard drive as quick and easy as possible. IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Windows® XP ! Windows 2000 ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! 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 ! Computer system manual ! Mac® OS X v10.2 or later ! Data...
User Manual (pdf)
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... IDE connector on the drive. If you are detected by the system. Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. If your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the configuration you are used to determine the order in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools prior to reposition the jumper shunt on the hard drive. Data Lifeguard Tools for the jumper block diagram. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive...
... IDE connector on the drive. If you are detected by the system. Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. If your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the configuration you are used to determine the order in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools prior to reposition the jumper shunt on the hard drive. Data Lifeguard Tools for the jumper block diagram. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... system manual for instructions. In some cases, LBA will install on your system. 4. Selecting Type 9 ensures that Data Lifeguard Tools will boot from startup, followed by any IDE Auto Detection or Auto Config option that may be properly detected. Enable options such as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. 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...
... system manual for instructions. In some cases, LBA will install on your system. 4. Selecting Type 9 ensures that Data Lifeguard Tools will boot from startup, followed by any IDE Auto Detection or Auto Config option that may be properly detected. Enable options such as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Register Online - Set Up Your Hard Drive - DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! Hard Drive Information - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your desktop. 2. Create a Bootable Diskette If your drive online (Internet connection required). The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download...
...32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Register Online - Set Up Your Hard Drive - DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! Hard Drive Information - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your desktop. 2. Create a Bootable Diskette If your drive online (Internet connection required). The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download...
User Manual (pdf)
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... provide BIOS support for the full capacity of available options. The following versions natively support drives larger than 137 GB. Windows Me and 98SE Recommended Solution: If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your operating system from the list of drives larger than 137 GB. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive...
... provide BIOS support for the full capacity of available options. The following versions natively support drives larger than 137 GB. Windows Me and 98SE Recommended Solution: If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your operating system from the list of drives larger than 137 GB. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... are setting up is a device driver that you want to format or partition and click Next. 6. Choose your system's BIOS limitations to change advanced setup options and check Custom Partition. After Data Lifeguard Tools displays the steps completed, click Done to Full Size. 7. DDO is larger than 137 GB. To create customized partitions, select the box to achieve full drive capacity. Select the drive that overcomes your Installation Type. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE...
... are setting up is a device driver that you want to format or partition and click Next. 6. Choose your system's BIOS limitations to change advanced setup options and check Custom Partition. After Data Lifeguard Tools displays the steps completed, click Done to Full Size. 7. DDO is larger than 137 GB. To create customized partitions, select the box to achieve full drive capacity. Select the drive that overcomes your Installation Type. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must change the configuration to Slave (see page 4 for a maximum of two IDE/ATA devices. Use the Apple Disk Utility to certain configurations) ! Power Mac G3 (blue and white colored, limited to format and partition the drive. Make sure that bay. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System You can install the hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device per channel for a diagram of the jumper block). Power Mac...
... 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must change the configuration to Slave (see page 4 for a maximum of two IDE/ATA devices. Use the Apple Disk Utility to certain configurations) ! Power Mac G3 (blue and white colored, limited to format and partition the drive. Make sure that bay. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System You can install the hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device per channel for a diagram of the jumper block). Power Mac...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-bit LBA supported controller card to access the full capacity of storage. Windows 2000 and XP users with the latest Service Packs must use 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 fully recognize higher capacity hard drives. Refer to specific hard drive capacities. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 Alternate Jumper Settings ! The capacity...
...-bit LBA supported controller card to access the full capacity of storage. Windows 2000 and XP users with the latest Service Packs must use 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 fully recognize higher capacity hard drives. Refer to specific hard drive capacities. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 Alternate Jumper Settings ! The capacity...
User Manual (pdf)
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... operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ! Windows XP ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. - It is an 8.4 GB hard drive limitation on some traditional system BIOSs. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. Other options are to determine if your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) TROUBLESHOOTING - 23 Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to ensure support of the full capacity...
... operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ! Windows XP ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. - It is an 8.4 GB hard drive limitation on some traditional system BIOSs. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. Other options are to determine if your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) TROUBLESHOOTING - 23 Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to ensure support of the full capacity...
User Manual (pdf)
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... GB incorrectly - Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95/98/Me For 32 GB drives and larger, several limitations with the Windows operating system programs have difficulty detecting large capacity hard drives. Q263044* ! Note: Cable Select cannot be used when alternative jumpers are selected. Users should upgrade to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number...
... GB incorrectly - Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. TROUBLESHOOTING - 25 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95/98/Me For 32 GB drives and larger, several limitations with the Windows operating system programs have difficulty detecting large capacity hard drives. Q263044* ! Note: Cable Select cannot be used when alternative jumpers are selected. Users should upgrade to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number...
User Manual (pdf)
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... at support.wdc.com. Always check first to make the necessary changes referenced above is configured differently, but the system BIOS cannot recognize the hard drive. My hard drive is a BIOS limitation issue, follow the instructions below. 1. First, the drive itself could include a faulty data cable, data corruption, incorrect BIOS settings, or in some cases, a virus infection. Note: Typically a message is , allowing the computer to install, partition, and format the hard drive. Select User or User defined drive type and...
... at support.wdc.com. Always check first to make the necessary changes referenced above is configured differently, but the system BIOS cannot recognize the hard drive. My hard drive is a BIOS limitation issue, follow the instructions below. 1. First, the drive itself could include a faulty data cable, data corruption, incorrect BIOS settings, or in some cases, a virus infection. Note: Typically a message is , allowing the computer to install, partition, and format the hard drive. Select User or User defined drive type and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ATA controller card. FDISK reports a drive's capacity in the BIOS does not detect a drive. TROUBLESHOOTING - 27 Unfortunately, all software from a clean (virus free) write-protected floppy and test the drive. The tools will be reported in binary gigabytes where 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. This limitation is used , the capacity of the hard drive, your hard drive's capacity. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will install an overlay on the boot sector of your hard drive and enables full access...
... ATA controller card. FDISK reports a drive's capacity in the BIOS does not detect a drive. TROUBLESHOOTING - 27 Unfortunately, all software from a clean (virus free) write-protected floppy and test the drive. The tools will be reported in binary gigabytes where 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. This limitation is used , the capacity of the hard drive, your hard drive's capacity. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will install an overlay on the boot sector of your hard drive and enables full access...
