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... perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of the world. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to keep drives cool while they are operating. Product Features Cache WD Caviar Blue is used throughout this family of quality and reliability. Pick the...
... perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of the world. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to keep drives cool while they are operating. Product Features Cache WD Caviar Blue is used throughout this family of quality and reliability. Pick the...
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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...in the quick installation of the computer before handling the hard drive. refer servicing to come in direct contact with care during unpacking and installation. Your hard drive is packaged in the Windows version of drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Before Getting Started 1. Gather... Tutorial in an anti-static bag. • To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your hard drive greater than 137 GB) Note: Compatibility may require an Ultra ATA controller card) Mac® OS X v10.2 or later requires a Mac-compatible...
...in the quick installation of the computer before handling the hard drive. refer servicing to come in direct contact with care during unpacking and installation. Your hard drive is packaged in the Windows version of drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Before Getting Started 1. Gather... Tutorial in an anti-static bag. • To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your hard drive greater than 137 GB) Note: Compatibility may require an Ultra ATA controller card) Mac® OS X v10.2 or later requires a Mac-compatible...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Dual (Slave) Figure 2 Gray 40-pin connector Blue 40-pin connector SYSTEM Figure 3 SECONDARY DRIVE (SLAVE) Black 40-pin connector PRIMARY DRIVE (MASTER) Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive IDE interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. A. If you are installing...). 2. Attach the power supply cable to the IDE connector on the computer. -2- Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable, make sure that corresponds to step 3. 2. For proper grounding, use the ...
... Dual (Slave) Figure 2 Gray 40-pin connector Blue 40-pin connector SYSTEM Figure 3 SECONDARY DRIVE (SLAVE) Black 40-pin connector PRIMARY DRIVE (MASTER) Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive IDE interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. A. If you are installing...). 2. Attach the power supply cable to the IDE connector on the computer. -2- Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable, make sure that corresponds to step 3. 2. For proper grounding, use the ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Advanced Installation or Custom Partition option to CD, boot from your original Apple Setup Guide or go to make sure that bay. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Autorun the CD to use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your system to the CD for...
... Advanced Installation or Custom Partition option to CD, boot from your original Apple Setup Guide or go to make sure that bay. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Autorun the CD to use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your system to the CD for...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.wdc.com. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than 32 GB; Jumper the hard drive to your desired configuration per the instructions in newer computer systems with updated controller chips, BIOS codes, and operating...) • FDISK does not recognize the full size of hard drives larger than 64 GB • FORMAT displays the size of partitions or logical drives larger than 32 GB. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to resolve this issue. Figure...
... website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.wdc.com. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than 32 GB; Jumper the hard drive to your desired configuration per the instructions in newer computer systems with updated controller chips, BIOS codes, and operating...) • FDISK does not recognize the full size of hard drives larger than 64 GB • FORMAT displays the size of partitions or logical drives larger than 32 GB. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to resolve this issue. Figure...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at: register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for... on the following topics: • Agency Approvals • 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 this product, visit our product support...
... for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at: register.wdc.com Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different circuit or outlet. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for... on the following topics: • Agency Approvals • 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 this product, visit our product support...
User Manual (pdf)
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... other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 All rights reserved. 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 or patent rights of Western Digital. nor for its use ; Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is a trademark...
... other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 All rights reserved. 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 or patent rights of Western Digital. nor for its use ; Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is a trademark...
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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... higher) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Windows Millennium (Me) ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Windows® XP ! Operating system manual ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! This installation manual provides instructional...
... higher) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Windows Millennium (Me) ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Windows® XP ! Operating system manual ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! This installation manual provides instructional...
User Manual (pdf)
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... your Western Digital hard drive: ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be void if your returned hard drive is shipped in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Your warranty will void the warranty. Record Your Hard Drive Information In the table that follows, write down the hard drive. ! Handle the hard drive by...
... your Western Digital hard drive: ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be void if your returned hard drive is shipped in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Your warranty will void the warranty. Record Your Hard Drive Information In the table that follows, write down the hard drive. ! Handle the hard drive by...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive. Most operating systems include a backup utility. Refer to your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration.
.... 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new Western Digital hard drive. Most operating systems include a backup utility. Refer to your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration.
User Manual (pdf)
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... in which IDE devices attached to reposition the jumper shunt on the hard drive. If your system does not support Cable Select or if you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the configuration you choose. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in the...
... in which IDE devices attached to reposition the jumper shunt on the hard drive. If your system does not support Cable Select or if you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the configuration you choose. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 Note: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on...
... you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 Note: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on...
User Manual (pdf)
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...connector of the IDE interface cable to the drive. b) If installing two drives on the same IDE interface cable: Configure the primary (bootable) drive as Master and the other drive as the only drive on the motherboard. Match pin 1 on ...power connector on the motherboard. The pin connector is keyed to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system...
...connector of the IDE interface cable to the drive. b) If installing two drives on the same IDE interface cable: Configure the primary (bootable) drive as Master and the other drive as the only drive on the motherboard. Match pin 1 on ...power connector on the motherboard. The pin connector is keyed to the Hard Drive(s): a) If installing the hard drive as Slave; Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system...
User Manual (pdf)
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... auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. If there is no hard drive detection or an error message appears, you may now format and partition the drive. a) To configure the system BIOS, proceed to the floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available...
... auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. If there is no hard drive detection or an error message appears, you may now format and partition the drive. a) To configure the system BIOS, proceed to the floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available...
User Manual (pdf)
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...not have an older system, it . The most current system BIOSs. Find any removable devices (such as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. In some cases, LBA will be booted from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD upon startup. Insert the Data Lifeguard..., select the (Logical Block Addressing) LBA option and enable it may be necessary for instructions if necessary. 2. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 8 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your CMOS setup program (sometimes called the Setup program). If your system...
...not have an older system, it . The most current system BIOSs. Find any removable devices (such as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive(s). 5. In some cases, LBA will be booted from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD upon startup. Insert the Data Lifeguard..., select the (Logical Block Addressing) LBA option and enable it may be necessary for instructions if necessary. 2. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 8 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your CMOS setup program (sometimes called the Setup program). If your system...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Hard Drive - Partition and format an installed hard drive; Hard Drive Information - b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from one another ; DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB... Diskette. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! View Installation Tutorial - Create a Bootable Diskette If your drive online (Internet...
...Hard Drive - Partition and format an installed hard drive; Hard Drive Information - b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from one another ; DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Create, view, and print a customized installation manual. ! overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB... Diskette. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! View Installation Tutorial - Create a Bootable Diskette If your drive online (Internet...