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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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... than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Do not allow clothing to connecting the hard drive. Record your existing data. 3. Data Lifeguard Tools for the full capacity of your drive, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Make sure that its sides only. Unpacking & Drive Handling Information WD hard drives are ready to set up your WD hard drive serial number...
... than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Do not allow clothing to connecting the hard drive. Record your existing data. 3. Data Lifeguard Tools for the full capacity of your drive, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Make sure that its sides only. Unpacking & Drive Handling Information WD hard drives are ready to set up your WD hard drive serial number...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... a successful setup or provide further details. Right-click on Power Macs G3/G4, refer to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. Installation Instructions for a diagram of the jumper block). Follow the directions in Windows: 1. If your system does not support...prior to one IDE/ATA device per channel for the DOS version. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in IDE/ATA controller. Set up the new hard drive. 4. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer...
... a successful setup or provide further details. Right-click on Power Macs G3/G4, refer to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. Installation Instructions for a diagram of the jumper block). Follow the directions in Windows: 1. If your system does not support...prior to one IDE/ATA device per channel for the DOS version. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in IDE/ATA controller. Set up the new hard drive. 4. Important: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer...
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... support.wdc.com for your system or motherboard manufacturer. Interim Solution: 1. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive. Jumper the hard drive to access full hard drive capacity....GB. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than this guide. 2. Verify that are installing such a hard drive and your system stalls before contacting WD Technical Support. For further information regarding operating system and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc...
... support.wdc.com for your system or motherboard manufacturer. Interim Solution: 1. Troubleshooting If after the installation of your new hard drive. Jumper the hard drive to access full hard drive capacity....GB. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than this guide. 2. Verify that are installing such a hard drive and your system stalls before contacting WD Technical Support. For further information regarding operating system and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc...
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...Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to comply with EN55022:1998 for RF Emissions and EN55024:1998 for suggestions. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B ...limits for radio noise for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the...
...Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to comply with EN55022:1998 for RF Emissions and EN55024:1998 for suggestions. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B ...limits for radio noise for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... any Product. For further details, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on approved shipping containers, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Western Digital and WD are no warranties which vary from new and serviceable used parts..... Extended Warranty Certain WD products may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to change specifications at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to provide you as a component integrated within a system by ...
... any Product. For further details, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on approved shipping containers, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Western Digital and WD are no warranties which vary from new and serviceable used parts..... Extended Warranty Certain WD products may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to change specifications at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to provide you as a component integrated within a system by ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Before performing any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of Western Digital special offers and product updates by registering your new Western Digital hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration.
... Before performing any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of Western Digital special offers and product updates by registering your new Western Digital hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration.
User Manual (pdf)
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...: 1. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Register your hard drive. ! When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system...
...: 1. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Register your hard drive. ! When the setup menu appears, select Create a Data Lifeguard Bootable Installation Diskette. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and boot from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your system devices. From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from the setup menu. 4. Download and install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to connecting the hard drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD...on a system that its drivers have been properly installed prior to your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB, you must follow the instructions below will take a moment and scan for compatibility and...
... and boot from Microsoft at store.wdc.com or your system devices. From the main menu, click on Set Up Your Hard Drive from the setup menu. 4. Download and install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to connecting the hard drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD...on a system that its drivers have been properly installed prior to your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB, you must follow the instructions below will take a moment and scan for compatibility and...
User Manual (pdf)
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...wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. It is an 8.4 GB hard drive limitation on some traditional system BIOSs. Other options are to determine if your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Windows XP ! Follow the setup instructions for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to upgrade your hard drive... for the latest version. Windows Me ! To access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. Windows 2000 ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to ensure support of the full...
...wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. It is an 8.4 GB hard drive limitation on some traditional system BIOSs. Other options are to determine if your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Windows XP ! Follow the setup instructions for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to upgrade your hard drive... for the latest version. Windows Me ! To access the full capacity of the hard drive with these jumper settings. Windows 2000 ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to ensure support of the full...
User Manual (pdf)
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... contains answers to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or choosing Normal or Standard CHS mode. 4. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for them. 5. For specific information on the screen after the memory count of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. Select User...
... contains answers to common hard drive installation questions by disabling LBA or choosing Normal or Standard CHS mode. 4. To search the Western Digital technical support knowledge base for them. 5. For specific information on the screen after the memory count of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. Select User...
User Manual (pdf)
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... include: a) The Auto-Detect feature in binary gigabytes where 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to partition and format the drive, no difference, the drive has most likely experienced some possible solutions: 1. The tools will ...displays the capacity for drives larger than 64 GB in binary gigabytes. Also, depending on the particular utility used to obtain an RMA (Return Material Authorization). For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will also report a drive present. I installed a large drive into an older computer...
... include: a) The Auto-Detect feature in binary gigabytes where 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to partition and format the drive, no difference, the drive has most likely experienced some possible solutions: 1. The tools will ...displays the capacity for drives larger than 64 GB in binary gigabytes. Also, depending on the particular utility used to obtain an RMA (Return Material Authorization). For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will also report a drive present. I installed a large drive into an older computer...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... You may also call the phone numbers listed below. 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 this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com or send an e-
.... You may also call the phone numbers listed below. 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 this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com or send an e-
User Manual (pdf)
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...'s specification for warranty information or obtaining service. Authorized returns are to end users. No limited warranty is provided by WD. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les...address on approved shipping containers, visit our product support Web site at your business and always strives to provide you at support.wdc.com. Duration of Warranty The warranty period commences from defects in the region (Americas, Europe-Middle East-Africa, or Asia ...
...'s specification for warranty information or obtaining service. Authorized returns are to end users. No limited warranty is provided by WD. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les...address on approved shipping containers, visit our product support Web site at your business and always strives to provide you at support.wdc.com. Duration of Warranty The warranty period commences from defects in the region (Americas, Europe-Middle East-Africa, or Asia ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...or replace any Product. WD may elect which extend beyond the face of the defective Product. The asserted defect: A. 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. cannot reasonably be manufactured from a defect in no liability...
...or replace any Product. WD may elect which extend beyond the face of the defective Product. The asserted defect: A. 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. cannot reasonably be manufactured from a defect in no liability...
User Manual (pdf)
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...our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. The new online Warranty Inquiry System will provide warranty status based 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 the Product. For further details, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of...
...our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. The new online Warranty Inquiry System will provide warranty status based 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 the Product. For further details, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of...