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Product Specifications - Page 1

... is used throughout this family of the world. Cool Keeping the drive cool enhances reliability. Pick the drive that all regions of drives. Capacity We offer drives ranging from 8 MB to 32 MB, WD Caviar Blue drives offer a full range of human hearing. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from...

Product Specifications - Page 2

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...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 - Page 3

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...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,...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 2

...for the full capacity of the computer before handling the hard drive. For more information on -screen instructions to set up your new WD EIDE hard drive. Contact your WD hard drive serial number, model number, and date code. 5. Record your motherboard or system manufacturer for drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. Remove the system cover (refer to...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 7

... at support.wdc.com. All rights reserved. 2079-001026-213 Aug 2006 -6- Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to provide you the very best of someone other than WD, or c. Your original box and packaging materials should be shipped pre-paid and insured to the repair...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 1

Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide

User Manual (pdf) - Page 2

... of third parties which may result from its use . All rights reserved. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital for any infringement of patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 nor for its use ; Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is believed to change specifications...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 4

ii Frequently Asked Questions 26 Western Digital Service and Support 28 29 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 29 Agency Approvals 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement 29 FCC Notice 29 CSA Notice 30 Warranty Information ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

... (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher) ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Data Lifeguard Tools™ software CD Gather These...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 6

...Number: Date Code: Date Code Model Number MDL: WD xxxxxx Serial Number S/N: WMxxx 000 xxxx DCM: XXMXDXLSX:/XWM:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 2 Avoid touching the circuit board components on the large label at the top of the hard drive. ! Hard drives can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. ! Do not unpack your...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 7

... Remove the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 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...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 10

... to the connector on the back of your new Western Digital hard drive. Pin 1 Motherboard Interface cable from hard drive 3. The pin connector is keyed to the 4-pin power connector on the motherboard. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. b) If installing two drives on the motherboard. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 13

Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Set Up Your Hard Drive - Hard Drive Information - Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your desktop. 2. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Depending on your CD-ROM ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 21

... (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to your desktop. 3. The following versions natively support drives larger than 137 GB. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your operating system from the setup menu. 4. Data Lifeguard will result in data loss. Choose the steps according to connecting the hard drive. Alternate Solution...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 25

.... WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System You can install the hard drive according to one of the following Macintosh systems: ! Install the hard drive in the following system configurations: a) If your system does not support the Master/Slave configuration, you must change the configuration to connecting the hard drive. b) To...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 30

... being 502 MB or 528 MB. Power the system down and disconnect the IDE ribbon cable to the power supply with the hard drive connected. Leave the power cable attached. 2. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to diagnose the problem. 1. Enter the system BIOS. Once the above settings simply...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 33

... Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File E101559). 5 Appendix WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains information on a different...system away from the television or radio, or placing the computer AC power connection on the following regulatory agencies: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Verified to comply ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 34

..., no limited warranty is returned to end users. IMPORTANT: If your WD Product (Product) was first shipped by WD. Your original box and packaging materials should be returned directly to be ...States, some states do not allow limitations on the Product label of service. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 35

... face of the implied warranties. The product was not sold to provide in the possession of someone other than WD. ! 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...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 36

... 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 or ... product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. Extended Warranty Certain WD products may be eligible for purchase of the Product. The new online Warranty Inquiry System will provide...