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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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... system manufacturer for your larger than 137 GB. You can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. • Handle the hard drive by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Operating System Information Installing Your New WD Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive To ensure the optimal settings for...
... system manufacturer for your larger than 137 GB. You can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. • Handle the hard drive by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Operating System Information Installing Your New WD Hard Drive as an Upgrade From a Previously Installed Hard Drive To ensure the optimal settings for...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... drives, allowing two drives to be limited to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. Click Yes to create the diskette. 3. Set up the new hard drive. 4. Alternate Setup Instructions for the DOS version. Install an Additional Hard Drive ...hard drive to connecting the hard drive. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. This concludes the hard drive installation process. Set Up the Hard Drive To assist with a U-shaped mounting bracket installed in the rear drive bay is already designated as an additional hard drive...
... drives, allowing two drives to be limited to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. Click Yes to create the diskette. 3. Set up the new hard drive. 4. Alternate Setup Instructions for the DOS version. Install an Additional Hard Drive ...hard drive to connecting the hard drive. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will scan and detect the newly installed hard drive. This concludes the hard drive installation process. Set Up the Hard Drive To assist with a U-shaped mounting bracket installed in the rear drive bay is already designated as an additional hard drive...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... have separate limitations that are installing is the Master on alternate jumper settings, visit our website at support.wdc.com for your system or motherboard manufacturer. If your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before contacting WD Technical Support. Operating System and BIOS Limitations Operating systems and system...
... have separate limitations that are installing is the Master on alternate jumper settings, visit our website at support.wdc.com for your system or motherboard manufacturer. If your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before contacting WD Technical Support. Operating System and BIOS Limitations Operating systems and system...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. CSA Notice Le prent... (File LR68850). WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CSA-Standard C22.2, No. 950-M89, Standard for Class B Equipment....
...Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. CSA Notice Le prent... (File LR68850). WD is not responsible for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CSA-Standard C22.2, No. 950-M89, Standard for Class B Equipment....
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... support website at support.wdc.com. Your original box and packaging materials should be obtained from a defect in the possession of the defective Product. Duration of Warranty The warranty period commences from the date of shipment of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. cannot ...limited warranty will provide warranty status based on approved shipping containers, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to provide you at your expense. This limitation applies ...
... support website at support.wdc.com. Your original box and packaging materials should be obtained from a defect in the possession of the defective Product. Duration of Warranty The warranty period commences from the date of shipment of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. cannot ...limited warranty will provide warranty status based on approved shipping containers, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to provide you at your expense. This limitation applies ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... or utilities documentation for instructions). Refer to your computer system manual for procedures. Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive.
... or utilities documentation for instructions). Refer to your computer system manual for procedures. Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive.
User Manual (pdf)
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... one another ; Hard Drive Information - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your desktop. 2. The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. Set Up Your Hard Drive - set a specific hard drive size. ! Follow the directions as prompted. View Installation Tutorial - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data...
... one another ; Hard Drive Information - overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your desktop. 2. The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. Set Up Your Hard Drive - set a specific hard drive size. ! Follow the directions as prompted. View Installation Tutorial - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data...
User Manual (pdf)
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...2. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your operating system from the list of a drive larger than 137 GB: ! From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your local computer retailer. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns... full capacity of your motherboard or system manufacturer for all of drives larger than 137 GB. Choose the steps according to connecting the hard drive. You can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the Western Digital Online store at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 ...
...2. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your operating system from the list of a drive larger than 137 GB: ! From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your local computer retailer. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns... full capacity of your motherboard or system manufacturer for all of drives larger than 137 GB. Choose the steps according to connecting the hard drive. You can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the Western Digital Online store at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. To access the full capacity of your hard drive. We recommend using the latest software to upgrade your system or motherboard manufacturer for a BIOS Flash or more information. Other options are to ensure support of the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives... supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. - Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper...
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. To access the full capacity of your hard drive. We recommend using the latest software to upgrade your system or motherboard manufacturer for a BIOS Flash or more information. Other options are to ensure support of the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives... supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. - Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper...
User Manual (pdf)
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...of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. Note: Typically a message is making the noise. This can cause clicking sounds. Follow these suggestions to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or choosing Normal or Standard CHS mode....the above , refer to your system BIOS and make sure that you attach the drive 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 diagnose the problem. 1....
...of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. Note: Typically a message is making the noise. This can cause clicking sounds. Follow these suggestions to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or choosing Normal or Standard CHS mode....the above , refer to your system BIOS and make sure that you attach the drive 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 diagnose the problem. 1....
User Manual (pdf)
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...software from a clean (virus free) write-protected floppy and test the drive. What happened? The controller card has two benefits. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will incorrectly show the capacity of the hard drive can be reported as approximately 186 binary gigabytes. Make sure you to...if this case the Auto-Detect will generally still detect the drive and FDISK will have its full capacity. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to our product support Web site at store.wdc.com has a complete selection of Ultra ATA controller cards that ...
...software from a clean (virus free) write-protected floppy and test the drive. What happened? The controller card has two benefits. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will incorrectly show the capacity of the hard drive can be reported as approximately 186 binary gigabytes. Make sure you to...if this case the Auto-Detect will generally still detect the drive and FDISK will have its full capacity. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to our product support Web site at store.wdc.com has a complete selection of Ultra ATA controller cards that ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 When calling for support, have your Western Digital hard drive serial number, system hardware, and software versions available. mail to Western Digital Technical Support using the online form. 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...
... - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 When calling for support, have your Western Digital hard drive serial number, system hardware, and software versions available. mail to Western Digital Technical Support using the online form. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...returns are to be free from the date of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for warranty information or obtaining service. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les... best of Communications. Duration of the original Product purchase. Limited Warranty WD's limited warranty provides that, subject to you at support.wdc.com. Distributors may not apply to the following limitations, each Product will conform to you . See below for warranty service. An...
...returns are to be free from the date of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for warranty information or obtaining service. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les... best of Communications. Duration of the original Product purchase. Limited Warranty WD's limited warranty provides that, subject to you at support.wdc.com. Distributors may not apply to the following limitations, each Product will conform to you . See below for warranty service. An...
User Manual (pdf)
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...elect which extend beyond the face of someone other warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Products, including any Product. 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. The product was stolen from new and serviceable used parts....
...elect which extend beyond the face of someone other warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Products, including any Product. 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. The product was stolen from new and serviceable used parts....
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.... For further details, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to you. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion...
.... For further details, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to you. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion...