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 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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...change the configuration to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- Set up the new hard drive. 4. This concludes the hard drive installation process. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to your system does not support the Master/Slave configuration...for Macintosh Systems You can install your Macintosh, follow the instructions from the Data Lifeguard Tools diskette. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you must use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your Apple Setup Guide. At the end of the ...
...change the configuration to use the Master/Slave jumper setting. -3- Set up the new hard drive. 4. This concludes the hard drive installation process. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to your system does not support the Master/Slave configuration...for Macintosh Systems You can install your Macintosh, follow the instructions from the Data Lifeguard Tools diskette. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you must use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your Apple Setup Guide. At the end of the ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before contacting WD Technical Support. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from your system stalls before floppy or hard drive boot can now update their operating system with the latest Service Packs (SP) from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. Jumper the hard drive to specific hard drive capacities...
... your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before contacting WD Technical Support. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from your system stalls before floppy or hard drive boot can now update their operating system with the latest Service Packs (SP) from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. Jumper the hard drive to specific hard drive capacities...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...WD logo, Data Lifeguard, and Data Lifeguard Tools are no liability for the particular Product. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. Distributors may not apply to state. Other Warranty Limitations For further important information on limitations ..., alteration (including removing or obliterating labels), accident or mishandling while in no limited warranty is attributable to WD's specification for any defective Product and your Product, visit product support website at support.wdc.com. Authorized returns are registered ...
...WD logo, Data Lifeguard, and Data Lifeguard Tools are no liability for the particular Product. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. Distributors may not apply to state. Other Warranty Limitations For further important information on limitations ..., alteration (including removing or obliterating labels), accident or mishandling while in no limited warranty is attributable to WD's specification for any defective Product and your Product, visit product support website at support.wdc.com. Authorized returns are registered ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... is assumed by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent...
... is assumed by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent...
User Manual (pdf)
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... by following these instructions: 1. set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your hard drive. ! Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools. Set Up Your Hard Drive - a) If using the Windows version, ...GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! View Installation Tutorial - When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive...
... by following these instructions: 1. set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your hard drive. ! Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools. Set Up Your Hard Drive - a) If using the Windows version, ...GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! View Installation Tutorial - When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...configurations: a) If your new Western Digital hard drive. c) To install a hard drive less than 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Before handling the hard drive or any other components, ...specific to your Macintosh system, refer to installing one of the following Macintosh systems: ! b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will be installed in the rear drive bay is not supported by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive...
...configurations: a) If your new Western Digital hard drive. c) To install a hard drive less than 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Before handling the hard drive or any other components, ...specific to your Macintosh system, refer to installing one of the following Macintosh systems: ! b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you will be installed in the rear drive bay is not supported by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Cable Select is the default jumper setting of your Western Digital hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...) ! Refer to specific hard drive capacities. Alternate Jumper Settings ! Certain operating system utilities such as ScanDisk and Defrag, may not function properly on the following are brief descriptions of storage. Follow these instructions only if your hard drive appropriately. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Windows 98SE and...
...) ! Refer to specific hard drive capacities. Alternate Jumper Settings ! Certain operating system utilities such as ScanDisk and Defrag, may not function properly on the following are brief descriptions of storage. Follow these instructions only if your hard drive appropriately. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Windows 98SE and...
User Manual (pdf)
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...hard drive capacities greater than 32 GB - Q263045* Windows 98 (All versions) Windows 98 may exhibit the following problems: ! FDISK does not recognize the full size of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly - Users should upgrade to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific... of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB - Q263045* ! SCANDISK reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95/98/Me For 32 GB drives and larger, several limitations...
...hard drive capacities greater than 32 GB - Q263045* Windows 98 (All versions) Windows 98 may exhibit the following problems: ! FDISK does not recognize the full size of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly - Users should upgrade to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific... of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB - Q263045* ! SCANDISK reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95/98/Me For 32 GB drives and larger, several limitations...
User Manual (pdf)
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...or system manual or the manufacturer directly. 2. Each system's BIOS is configured differently, but the system BIOS cannot recognize the hard drive. For specific information on the screen after the memory count of two Mode options, LBA Mode or IDE Translation Mode. This is wrong?... your system motherboard. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for your system BIOS and make sure that can be failing or has failed. Other reasons could be done by our customers. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section...
...or system manual or the manufacturer directly. 2. Each system's BIOS is configured differently, but the system BIOS cannot recognize the hard drive. For specific information on the screen after the memory count of two Mode options, LBA Mode or IDE Translation Mode. This is wrong?... your system motherboard. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for your system BIOS and make sure that can be failing or has failed. Other reasons could be done by our customers. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Regulations of the Canadian Department of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant... sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to WD's specification for warranty information or obtaining service. No warranty service is provided unless the Product is provided by WD. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your expense. APPENDIX - 30
...Regulations of the Canadian Department of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant... sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to WD's specification for warranty information or obtaining service. No warranty service is provided unless the Product is provided by WD. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your expense. APPENDIX - 30
User Manual (pdf)
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... warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations...
... warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations...