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...algorithms, resulting in 8, 16, and 32 MB cache sizes. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in our FIT Lab™ and Mobile Compatibility Lab to...: Not all products may be available in knowing that all regions of drives. Quiet The technology that suits your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. Compatible We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms...
...algorithms, resulting in 8, 16, and 32 MB cache sizes. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in our FIT Lab™ and Mobile Compatibility Lab to...: Not all products may be available in knowing that all regions of drives. Quiet The technology that suits your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. Compatible We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms...
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 cycles4 Non-recoverable read errors per... 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 per... 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 cycles4...) 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 cycles4...) 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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... and use of your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Unpacking & Drive Handling Information WD hard drives are precision instruments and should be damaged by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Your hard drive is packaged in the quick ...and Windows Me If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to access the full capacity of your local computer retailer. Articles of drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. EN Windows XP...
... and use of your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Unpacking & Drive Handling Information WD hard drives are precision instruments and should be damaged by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Your hard drive is packaged in the quick ...and Windows Me If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to access the full capacity of your local computer retailer. Articles of drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. EN Windows XP...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...the system cover. Refer to the IDE connector on the hard drive. Note: Cable Select mode is the default setting for reference. If installing your new WD hard drive with the four mounting screws provided (two on your system supports Cable Select, there is also jumpered as a secondary .../Slave or Single Configuration) 1. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use the Slave setting. 3. Set the Jumpers WD EIDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the gray connector. If your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, use...
...the system cover. Refer to the IDE connector on the hard drive. Note: Cable Select mode is the default setting for reference. If installing your new WD hard drive with the four mounting screws provided (two on your system supports Cable Select, there is also jumpered as a secondary .../Slave or Single Configuration) 1. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use the Slave setting. 3. Set the Jumpers WD EIDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the gray connector. If your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, use...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. Right-click on Power Macs G3/G4, refer to proceed with the Macintosh is larger than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). For more information on Master/Slave support on your original Apple Setup Guide or...installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to your new hard drive to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on the left side. 3. c. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in the installation prompt. Note: ...
...will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. Right-click on Power Macs G3/G4, refer to proceed with the Macintosh is larger than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). For more information on Master/Slave support on your original Apple Setup Guide or...installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to your new hard drive to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on the left side. 3. c. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in the installation prompt. Note: ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... frequently asked questions before June 1999 stall with another hard drive, use this setting. 10-pin connector Dual (Slave) If the drive you are installing is the Master on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) greater than 137 GB can be accessed to your system stalls when...
... frequently asked questions before June 1999 stall with another hard drive, use this setting. 10-pin connector Dual (Slave) If the drive you are installing is the Master on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) greater than 137 GB can be accessed to your system stalls when...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of this product. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation...connection on the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of Communications. -5- CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques...
..., radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of this product. Technical Support If you need additional information or help during the installation...connection on the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of Communications. -5- CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...the WD logo, Data Lifeguard, and Data Lifeguard Tools are registered trademarks; Western Digital reserves the right to end users. Distributors may be manufactured from our online support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. Important: If your Product was ... the exclusion of products arising from the date of shipment of additional or extended warranty options. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to WD's specification for the particular Product. An unauthorized return, i.e. Limited...
...the WD logo, Data Lifeguard, and Data Lifeguard Tools are registered trademarks; Western Digital reserves the right to end users. Distributors may be manufactured from our online support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. Important: If your Product was ... the exclusion of products arising from the date of shipment of additional or extended warranty options. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to WD's specification for the particular Product. An unauthorized return, i.e. Limited...
User Manual (pdf)
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ii Frequently Asked Questions 26 Western Digital Service and Support 28 29 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 29 Agency Approvals 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement 29 FCC Notice 29 CSA Notice 30 Warranty Information 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
ii Frequently Asked Questions 26 Western Digital Service and Support 28 29 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 29 Agency Approvals 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement 29 FCC Notice 29 CSA Notice 30 Warranty Information 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
User Manual (pdf)
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...! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! 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 steps...hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! Quick Install poster ! Windows 2000 ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive...
...! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! 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 steps...hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! Quick Install poster ! Windows 2000 ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Do not stack hard drives or stand your new Western Digital hard drive. Record Your Hard Drive Information In the table that follows, write down the hard drive. ! This information is packaged in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Your hard drive is required for reference. See the illustrations below for technical support purposes. Handle the hard drive by its edge. The...
.... Do not stack hard drives or stand your new Western Digital hard drive. Record Your Hard Drive Information In the table that follows, write down the hard drive. ! This information is packaged in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Your hard drive is required for reference. See the illustrations below for technical support purposes. Handle the hard drive by its edge. The...
User Manual (pdf)
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... existing IDE drive on the hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 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 prior to a single cable are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. See page 5 for your system supports Cable Select...
... existing IDE drive on the hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 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 prior to a single cable are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. See page 5 for your system supports Cable Select...
User Manual (pdf)
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... jumper shunt on the drive to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Single Configuration Single - If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive along with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or...
... jumper shunt on the drive to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Single Configuration Single - If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive along with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or...
User Manual (pdf)
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...supports the full drive capacity. Save your system BIOS: 1. The most current system BIOSs. Enable options such as the first device to be properly detected. To boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD upon startup. Refer to your system manual for instructions. See page 9 for instructions if necessary. 2. 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...
...supports the full drive capacity. Save your system BIOS: 1. The most current system BIOSs. Enable options such as the first device to be properly detected. To boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD upon startup. Refer to your system manual for instructions. See page 9 for instructions if necessary. 2. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... hard drive size. ! View Installation Tutorial - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Hard Drive Information - Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive. ! When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Follow the directions as prompted. Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE...
... hard drive size. ! View Installation Tutorial - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Hard Drive Information - Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive. ! When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Follow the directions as prompted. Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., click on your desktop. 3. 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. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your motherboard or system manufacturer for all of your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra...
..., click on your desktop. 3. 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. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your motherboard or system manufacturer for all of your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra...
User Manual (pdf)
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...drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. a) View Hard Drive Information - To view the jumper settings for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. Select Hard Drive Information from the main menu. 2. Once your drive is detected, click on the tabs for your drive, select the drive...selected jumper setting diagram will display in your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your default Web browser. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows you are given options to ...
...drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. a) View Hard Drive Information - To view the jumper settings for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. Select Hard Drive Information from the main menu. 2. Once your drive is detected, click on the tabs for your drive, select the drive...selected jumper setting diagram will display in your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your default Web browser. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows you are given options to ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... have been properly installed prior to certain configurations) ! Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). You must install a Macintosh-compatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. Use the Apple Disk Utility to your new Western Digital hard drive. The utility is not supported by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Power off the computer, unplug...
... have been properly installed prior to certain configurations) ! Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). You must install a Macintosh-compatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. Use the Apple Disk Utility to your new Western Digital hard drive. The utility is not supported by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Power off the computer, unplug...
User Manual (pdf)
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... have limitations related to specific hard drive capacities. Alternate Instructions for jumper settings. 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 take place, you are 137 GB, 32 GB, and 8.4 GB. Refer to fully recognize higher capacity hard drives. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This...
... have limitations related to specific hard drive capacities. Alternate Instructions for jumper settings. 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 take place, you are 137 GB, 32 GB, and 8.4 GB. Refer to fully recognize higher capacity hard drives. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This...