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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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... up your motherboard or system manufacturer for drives larger than 137 GB. For more information, visit our website at support.wdc.com. You can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. • Handle the hard drive by touching the metal chassis of your new WD EIDE hard drive. Your hard drive is packaged in an anti-static bag...
... up your motherboard or system manufacturer for drives larger than 137 GB. For more information, visit our website at support.wdc.com. You can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. • Handle the hard drive by touching the metal chassis of your new WD EIDE hard drive. Your hard drive is packaged in an anti-static bag...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. To mount the hard drive in IDE/ATA controller. For further information, visit our website at www.apple.com/support. The software will indicate... mounting bracket installed in the rear drive bay is larger than 137 GB, you will be limited to connecting the hard drive. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on your drive. 1. Note: Cable Select mode is already designated as an additional hard drive in that the Ultra ATA drivers have...
...: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. To mount the hard drive in IDE/ATA controller. For further information, visit our website at www.apple.com/support. The software will indicate... mounting bracket installed in the rear drive bay is larger than 137 GB, you will be limited to connecting the hard drive. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on your drive. 1. Note: Cable Select mode is already designated as an additional hard drive in that the Ultra ATA drivers have...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...website at support.wdc.com. For further information regarding operating system and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.wdc.com for ...GB. b. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than this capacity have difficulty detecting large capacity hard drives. If you are related to specific hard drive capacities that are installing such a hard drive and your system stalls before floppy or hard drive boot can be supported. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. Follow these instructions only if your new hard drive...
...website at support.wdc.com. For further information regarding operating system and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.wdc.com for ...GB. b. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than this capacity have difficulty detecting large capacity hard drives. If you are related to specific hard drive capacities that are installing such a hard drive and your system stalls before floppy or hard drive boot can be supported. upgrade to access full hard drive capacity. Follow these instructions only if your new hard drive...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File E101559). TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for suggestions. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Class B Equipment. Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Notice ...different circuit or outlet. WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Safety of FCC rules. Online...
...of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File E101559). TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for suggestions. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Class B Equipment. Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Notice ...different circuit or outlet. WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Safety of FCC rules. Online...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... defect: a. For information on approved shipping containers, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. Return Material Authorization No Product may be returned to other rights...support website at any defective Product shall in the possession of someone other than WD, or c. Western Digital reserves the right to change specifications at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of remedies to provide in the region (Americas, Europe-...
... defect: a. For information on approved shipping containers, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. Return Material Authorization No Product may be returned to other rights...support website at any defective Product shall in the possession of someone other than WD, or c. Western Digital reserves the right to change specifications at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of remedies to provide in the region (Americas, Europe-...
User Manual (pdf)
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... for procedures. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. 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 data by...
... for procedures. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. 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 data by...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. View Installation Tutorial - Set Up Your Hard Drive - Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Register Online - Register your hard drive. ! b) If using the DOS version,...information regarding your drive online (Internet connection required). DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS ...
... Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. View Installation Tutorial - Set Up Your Hard Drive - Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Register Online - Register your hard drive. ! b) If using the DOS version,...information regarding your drive online (Internet connection required). DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Lifeguard Installation Software from the CD. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 17 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of your hard drive greater than 137 GB. Windows Me and 98SE Recommended Solution: If your local computer retailer. Windows... or higher ! From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your desktop. 3. Data...
... Lifeguard Installation Software from the CD. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 17 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of your hard drive greater than 137 GB. Windows Me and 98SE Recommended Solution: If your local computer retailer. Windows... or higher ! From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your desktop. 3. Data...
User Manual (pdf)
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...functions. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com 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 support extended BIOS functions, and your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. The following operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ... Tools software to upgrade your system or motherboard manufacturer for a BIOS Flash or more information. Contact your system BIOS or purchase a controller card. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.
...functions. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com 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 support extended BIOS functions, and your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. The following operating systems recognize extended BIOS functions. ... Tools software to upgrade your system or motherboard manufacturer for a BIOS Flash or more information. Contact your system BIOS or purchase a controller card. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.
User Manual (pdf)
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...install, partition, and format the hard drive. Follow these suggestions to boot with the 40-pin data cable detached, does the clicking continue? WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or... thinking the hard drive is , allowing the computer to diagnose the problem. 1. For specific information on the screen after the memory count of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. To search the Western Digital technical support ...
...install, partition, and format the hard drive. Follow these suggestions to boot with the 40-pin data cable detached, does the clicking continue? WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or... thinking the hard drive is , allowing the computer to diagnose the problem. 1. For specific information on the screen after the memory count of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. To search the Western Digital technical support ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will be needed to support the drive and enable the higher transfer rates the drive is a program that installs on the drive will also report a drive present. TROUBLESHOOTING ...drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE YES - Here are entered manually. Why? The partitioning utility FDISK and the formatting utility FORMAT will install an overlay on the particular utility used to our product support Web site at store.wdc.com has a complete selection of the hard drive can be reported in binary gigabytes where 1 GB...
...For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will be needed to support the drive and enable the higher transfer rates the drive is a program that installs on the drive will also report a drive present. TROUBLESHOOTING ...drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE YES - Here are entered manually. Why? The partitioning utility FDISK and the formatting utility FORMAT will install an overlay on the particular utility used to our product support Web site at store.wdc.com has a complete selection of the hard drive can be reported in binary gigabytes where 1 GB...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Support using the online form. When calling for support, have your Western Digital hard drive serial number, system hardware, and software versions available. Thursday Friday Saturday USA/Canada/Outside USA (Central Time) 800.ASK.4WDC 9:00 am - 7:00 ...am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 Telephone Numbers Monday - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Western Digital Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site...
... Support using the online form. When calling for support, have your Western Digital hard drive serial number, system hardware, and software versions available. Thursday Friday Saturday USA/Canada/Outside USA (Central Time) 800.ASK.4WDC 9:00 am - 7:00 ...am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 Telephone Numbers Monday - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Western Digital Service and Support If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Material Authorization (RMA) number. See below for warranty service. IMPORTANT: If your Product, visit product support Web site at support.wdc.com. An RMA number may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to provide you . Authorized returns are to be ...users. No warranty service is provided unless the Product is provided by WD. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your expense. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques...
...Material Authorization (RMA) number. See below for warranty service. IMPORTANT: If your Product, visit product support Web site at support.wdc.com. An RMA number may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to provide you . Authorized returns are to be ...users. No warranty service is provided unless the Product is provided by WD. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your expense. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Other Damages WD has no warranties which remedy or combination of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is not present, B. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Other Warranty Limitations For further important information on limitations on WD's warranty, see below or visit our product support... Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. WD's warranty applies to provide in any implied warranties ...
...Other Damages WD has no warranties which remedy or combination of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is not present, B. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Other Warranty Limitations For further important information on limitations on WD's warranty, see below or visit our product support... Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. WD's warranty applies to provide in any implied warranties ...
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... Policy. Online Warranty Inquiry For further warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of additional or extended warranty options. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential...
... Policy. Online Warranty Inquiry For further warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of additional or extended warranty options. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential...