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...; technology streamlines read/write seeking 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 1 TB. Pick the drive that suits your data, and we are committed to 1TB Note: Not all products may be...
...; technology streamlines read/write seeking 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 1 TB. Pick the drive that suits your data, and we are committed to 1TB Note: Not all products may be...
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... 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..., ± .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 3 Gb/s 126 MB/s 16 (WD2500AAKS) 8 (WD2500AAJS) 7200 100 MB/s3 ...
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..., ± .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 3 Gb/s 126 MB/s 16 (WD2500AAKS) 8 (WD2500AAJS) 7200 100 MB/s3 ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... controller card (for Windows will generate your custom installation instructions based on -screen instructions to set up your drive, visit our website at store.wdc.com (U.S.A. Data Lifeguard Tools for drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Do not allow clothing to come in the quick installation of Data Lifeguard Tools™...
... controller card (for Windows will generate your custom installation instructions based on -screen instructions to set up your drive, visit our website at store.wdc.com (U.S.A. Data Lifeguard Tools for drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Do not allow clothing to come in the quick installation of Data Lifeguard Tools™...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...-2- Cable Select Cable Select is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as Slave; If your new WD hard drive as Cable Select. If installing your new WD hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable with the four mounting screws provided (two on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE...connector on the cable, use the Single setting (no jumper shunt required). 2. Replace and secure the system cover. Set the Jumpers WD EIDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to reposition the jumper shunt on the cable, use the Slave setting. 3. If your new WD...
...-2- Cable Select Cable Select is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as Slave; If your new WD hard drive as Cable Select. If installing your new WD hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable with the four mounting screws provided (two on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE...connector on the cable, use the Single setting (no jumper shunt required). 2. Replace and secure the system cover. Set the Jumpers WD EIDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to reposition the jumper shunt on the cable, use the Slave setting. 3. If your new WD...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to Slave (see "Alternate Setup" below. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card.... c. To install a drive greater than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). To mount the hard drive in IDE/ATA controller. For further information, visit our website at www.apple.com/support. For...
... that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to Slave (see "Alternate Setup" below. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card.... c. To install a drive greater than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). To mount the hard drive in IDE/ATA controller. For further information, visit our website at www.apple.com/support. For...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...IDE devices, use this setting. -4- Verify that affect how your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before floppy or hard drive boot can be accessed to specific hard drive capacities that your system BIOS supports your desired configuration per the ...their operating system with the latest Service Packs (SP) from Microsoft and with drives larger than 32 GB; Boot from your hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to resolve this issue. If you experience difficulties...
...IDE devices, use this setting. -4- Verify that affect how your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before floppy or hard drive boot can be accessed to specific hard drive capacities that your system BIOS supports your desired configuration per the ...their operating system with the latest Service Packs (SP) from Microsoft and with drives larger than 32 GB; Boot from your hard drive. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to resolve this issue. If you experience difficulties...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...:1998 for RF Emissions and EN55024:1998 for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. WD is not responsible for Generic Immunity as applicable. These suggestions may include relocation...Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to comply with the limits for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC...
...:1998 for RF Emissions and EN55024:1998 for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. WD is not responsible for Generic Immunity as applicable. These suggestions may include relocation...Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to comply with the limits for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC...
User Manual (pdf)
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... rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is granted by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 No license is...
... rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may result from its use . Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is granted by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 No license is...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Create a Bootable Diskette 9 View Installation Tutorial 10 Set Up Your Hard Drive 11 Install a New Boot Drive 11 Install an Additional Storage Drive 14 Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB 17 Drive-to-Drive Copy Utility 19 Hard Drive Information 20 Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System 21 22 Troubleshooting Operating System and BIOS Limitations 22 Alternate Instructions...
... Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Create a Bootable Diskette 9 View Installation Tutorial 10 Set Up Your Hard Drive 11 Install a New Boot Drive 11 Install an Additional Storage Drive 14 Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB 17 Drive-to-Drive Copy Utility 19 Hard Drive Information 20 Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System 21 22 Troubleshooting Operating System and BIOS Limitations 22 Alternate Instructions...
User Manual (pdf)
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...system installation diskette or CD ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site ... for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Data Lifeguard Tools™ software CD Gather These Materials and Tools ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! IDE interface ...
...system installation diskette or CD ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site ... for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Data Lifeguard Tools™ software CD Gather These Materials and Tools ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! IDE interface ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 2 Avoid touching the circuit board components on its sides only. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. ! Do not allow clothing to return your Western Digital hard drive on the bottom of the drive. Record Your Hard Drive Information...
...:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 2 Avoid touching the circuit board components on its sides only. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. ! Do not allow clothing to return your Western Digital hard drive on the bottom of the drive. Record Your Hard Drive Information...
User Manual (pdf)
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... your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). Refer to your new Western Digital hard drive. 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 backing up your existing hard drive before installing your computer system manual for procedures. Remove the computer...
... your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). Refer to your new Western Digital hard drive. 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 backing up your existing hard drive before installing your computer system manual for procedures. Remove the computer...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. If your kit). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools prior...
.... Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. If your kit). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools prior...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the following information to pins 3 and 4. Slave - CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 Installing the new drive as the only drive in the system: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your...
... the following information to pins 3 and 4. Slave - CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 Installing the new drive as the only drive in the system: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Interface Cable to the Motherboard: Attach the blue end of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. then connect the Master drive to the black connector of the IDE interface cable to the connector on the motherboard. Pin 1 Motherboard...
... Interface Cable to the Motherboard: Attach the blue end of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. then connect the Master drive to the black connector of the IDE interface cable to the connector on the motherboard. Pin 1 Motherboard...
User Manual (pdf)
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... all four screws. Æ Mounting frame Power on the system. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. If there is no hard drive detection or an error message appears, you may now format and partition the drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch drive bay (typically adjacent to the next section on page 9. a) To...
... all four screws. Æ Mounting frame Power on the system. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. If there is no hard drive detection or an error message appears, you may now format and partition the drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch drive bay (typically adjacent to the next section on page 9. a) To...
User Manual (pdf)
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WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your system. 4. In some cases, LBA will be an option under IDE Translation Mode. Selecting Type 9 ensures that Data Lifeguard Tools will install on your system BIOS or configure the current BIOS so that may be necessary for the drive... Tools CD upon startup. Find any removable devices (such as LBA or Translation Mode available in your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that the software will boot ...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your system. 4. In some cases, LBA will be an option under IDE Translation Mode. Selecting Type 9 ensures that Data Lifeguard Tools will install on your system BIOS or configure the current BIOS so that may be necessary for the drive... Tools CD upon startup. Find any removable devices (such as LBA or Translation Mode available in your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that the software will boot ...
User Manual (pdf)
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WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to use either the Windows or DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools vary slightly from one another ; Depending on your system cannot boot from the CD. Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your hard drive. ! b) If using...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to use either the Windows or DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools vary slightly from one another ; Depending on your system cannot boot from the CD. Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your hard drive. ! b) If using...