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...cache memory yields faster performance. Capacity We offer drives ranging from 8 MB to levels near the threshold of quality and reliability. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to 1 TB. 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. Quiet The technology that Tom's Hardware Guide called "very fast and...
...cache memory yields faster performance. Capacity We offer drives ranging from 8 MB to levels near the threshold of quality and reliability. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to 1 TB. 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. Quiet The technology that Tom's Hardware Guide called "very fast and...
Product Specifications
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... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, ...
... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, ...
Product Specifications
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... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, ... (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...
... 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 per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management 12VDC (A, ... (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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to access the full capacity of your WD hard drive on the bottom of the hard drive. • Do not drop, shake, or knock down the hard drive. • Do not stack hard drives or stand your hard drive greater than 137 GB. For more...run the Data Lifeguard Tools Installation Tutorial, carefully following precautions: • This product contains no user-serviceable parts; Hard drives can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the WD Online store at support.wdc.com. Be aware of clothing generate static electricity....
... (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to access the full capacity of your WD hard drive on the bottom of the hard drive. • Do not drop, shake, or knock down the hard drive. • Do not stack hard drives or stand your hard drive greater than 137 GB. For more...run the Data Lifeguard Tools Installation Tutorial, carefully following precautions: • This product contains no user-serviceable parts; Hard drives can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the WD Online store at support.wdc.com. Be aware of clothing generate static electricity....
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use screws in IDE/ATA controller. 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. Note: Cable Select mode is...
... interface cable Power connector Power supply cable Figure 4 Mounting frame 2. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use screws in IDE/ATA controller. 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. Note: Cable Select mode is...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...Disk Management on the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to proceed with your Apple Setup Guide. b. You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. Set Up the Hard Drive To assist with partitioning and formatting. Figure 5 Windows 2000 or XP: For advanced users, see page 2 for ... Power Mac G3 all-in that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to one of the jumper block). For more information on Master/Slave support on your new WD hard drive according to connecting the hard drive. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be...
...Disk Management on the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to proceed with your Apple Setup Guide. b. You must install a Macintoshcompatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card. Set Up the Hard Drive To assist with partitioning and formatting. Figure 5 Windows 2000 or XP: For advanced users, see page 2 for ... Power Mac G3 all-in that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to one of the jumper block). For more information on Master/Slave support on your new WD hard drive according to connecting the hard drive. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... of storage. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. Boot from your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to your hard drive. Not available Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have separate limitations that are related to Windows XP or ... and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.wdc.com for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing, which can be supported. Operating System May exhibit the following the installation instructions you experience difficulties,...
... of storage. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. Boot from your new hard drive, try an alternate jumper setting to your hard drive. Not available Alternate Jumper Settings Some older computer systems have separate limitations that are related to Windows XP or ... and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support.wdc.com or visit Microsoft® at support.wdc.com for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing, which can be supported. Operating System May exhibit the following the installation instructions you experience difficulties,...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... of the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of various WD offerings by unauthorized modifications to this product, visit our product support website at : register...radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for Class B Equipment. CE Compliance for Europe Verified to comply with the limits for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. If ...
... of the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of various WD offerings by unauthorized modifications to this product, visit our product support website at : register...radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. TUV Essen Laboratories IEC-950 (EN60950) Standard for Class B Equipment. CE Compliance for Europe Verified to comply with the limits for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. If ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide
Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide
User Manual (pdf)
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... accurate and reliable. Other marks may result from its use . nor for its use ; Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 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 time...
... accurate and reliable. Other marks may result from its use . nor for its use ; Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 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 time...
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...
... 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Quick Install poster ! Windows® XP ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives... illustrations to make the installation process of your new hard drive as quick and easy as possible. For all the latest news and product ...
...Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Quick Install poster ! Windows® XP ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives... illustrations to make the installation process of your new hard drive as quick and easy as possible. For all the latest news and product ...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels from the 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 Western Digital hard drive: ! This information is packaged in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code: Date Code Model...
..., tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels from the 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 Western Digital hard drive: ! This information is packaged in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code: Date Code Model...
User Manual (pdf)
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...). Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your computer system manual for procedures. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. 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 new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. Unplug the power cord. 3....
...). Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your computer system manual for procedures. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. 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 new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. Unplug the power cord. 3....
User Manual (pdf)
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... based on the drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin...Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for Western Digital hard drives is no need to the hardware installation. See page 5 for Windows will generate your system supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. For instructions, see page 10. If your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive...
... based on the drive. Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin...Hard Drive: To ensure the optimal settings for Western Digital hard drives is no need to the hardware installation. See page 5 for Windows will generate your system supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. For instructions, see page 10. If your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Single Configuration Single - Installing the new drive as the only drive in the system: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as Master. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive along 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...
... to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Single Configuration Single - Installing the new drive as the only drive in the system: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as Master. CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 If you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive along 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. b) If installing two drives on the motherboard. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to the gray connector. 2. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the 4-pin power connector on the back of the IDE interface...
Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. b) If installing two drives on the motherboard. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to the gray connector. 2. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 6 Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to the 4-pin power connector on the back of the IDE interface...
User Manual (pdf)
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... startup, your system BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. a) To configure the system BIOS, proceed to the next section on page 9. This concludes the hard drive installation process. 2. b) To format and partition the drive, skip to set up the hard drive. Replace and secure the system cover, reconnect the...
... startup, your system BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. a) To configure the system BIOS, proceed to the next section on page 9. This concludes the hard drive installation process. 2. b) To format and partition the drive, skip to set up the hard drive. Replace and secure the system cover, reconnect the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...and enable it may need to your system manual for you to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that the new drive will boot from a CD, you can create a Data Lifeguard Tools bootable diskette ...Detection is preselected. 3. Find the boot order settings in most common function keys are using. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data Lifeguard Tools to either upgrade your system BIOS or configure the current...
...and enable it may need to your system manual for you to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that the new drive will boot from a CD, you can create a Data Lifeguard Tools bootable diskette ...Detection is preselected. 3. Find the boot order settings in most common function keys are using. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data Lifeguard Tools to either upgrade your system BIOS or configure the current...
User Manual (pdf)
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....com/download. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! Register Online - DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools...
....com/download. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! Register Online - DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 9 Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. set a specific hard drive size. ! Register your CD-ROM drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools...