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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 ...Idle mode Performance seek 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 ...Idle mode Performance seek 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 ...mm, 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 ...mm, 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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... (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to WD authorized personnel only. • Do not unpack your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. only) or your drive, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Contact your system manual for compatibility and installation instructions. Articles of your local computer retailer. Unpacking...
... (LBA), WD recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to WD authorized personnel only. • Do not unpack your hard drive greater than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. only) or your drive, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Contact your system manual for compatibility and installation instructions. Articles of your local computer retailer. Unpacking...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Start button and point to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. For more information on Master/Slave support on the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to be limited to the Windows 2000/XP Installation CD. 2. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the DOS version of the...
... Start button and point to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. For more information on Master/Slave support on the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to be limited to the Windows 2000/XP Installation CD. 2. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will need to use the DOS version of the...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... for possible solutions or visit our website at support.wdc.com for a complete list of this guide. 2. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than this issue. Creating multiple partitions less than 137 GB will be supported. Interim Solution: 1. b. Follow the...cable, use this setting. 10-pin connector 10-pin connector Dual (Master) If the drive you are installing such a hard drive and your system BIOS may not function properly on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) ...
... for possible solutions or visit our website at support.wdc.com for a complete list of this guide. 2. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than this issue. Creating multiple partitions less than 137 GB will be supported. Interim Solution: 1. b. Follow the...cable, use this setting. 10-pin connector 10-pin connector Dual (Master) If the drive you are installing such a hard drive and your system BIOS may not function properly on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... EN55024:1998 for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. WD is not responsible for Generic Immunity as applicable. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of...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 website ...
... EN55024:1998 for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. WD is not responsible for Generic Immunity as applicable. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for Safety of...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 website ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...additional or extended warranty options. Limitation of Remedies Your exclusive remedy for a particular purpose or noninfringement. 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 a system manufacturer, ... WD are trademarks of the WD limited warranty. Western Digital reserves the right to the repair or replacement of the implied warranties. See below or visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on how long implied warranties last, so ...
...additional or extended warranty options. Limitation of Remedies Your exclusive remedy for a particular purpose or noninfringement. 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 a system manufacturer, ... WD are trademarks of the WD limited warranty. Western Digital reserves the right to the repair or replacement of the implied warranties. See below or visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on how long implied warranties last, so ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... system manual for procedures. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by registering your new Western Digital hard drive. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. BEFORE...
... system manual for procedures. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your computer or by registering your new Western Digital hard drive. Open Your Computer IMPORTANT: Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. BEFORE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... hard drive; overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Hard Drive Information - Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your drive online (Internet connection required). Register your hard drive....Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Create a Bootable Diskette If your desktop. 2. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. Set Up Your Hard Drive...
... hard drive; overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Hard Drive Information - Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your drive online (Internet connection required). Register your hard drive....Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility - Drive-to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Create a Bootable Diskette If your desktop. 2. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. Set Up Your Hard Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...wdc.com or your CD-ROM drive. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the list of available options. Contact your motherboard or system manufacturer for the full capacity of drives larger than 137 GB. Windows XP and Windows 2000 1. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on Set Up Your Hard Drive... from the setup menu. 4. 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 ...
...wdc.com or your CD-ROM drive. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the list of available options. Contact your motherboard or system manufacturer for the full capacity of drives larger than 137 GB. Windows XP and Windows 2000 1. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on Set Up Your Hard Drive... from the setup menu. 4. 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 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...of the hard drive with these jumper settings. Windows 2000 ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Follow the setup instructions for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to ensure support of the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives, your ...GB or larger hard drives. Boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. - We recommend using the latest software to determine if your system or motherboard manufacturer for the latest version. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. It is an 8.4 GB hard drive...
...of the hard drive with these jumper settings. Windows 2000 ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Follow the setup instructions for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to ensure support of the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives, your ...GB or larger hard drives. Boot from the Data Lifeguard Tools CD. - We recommend using the latest software to determine if your system or motherboard manufacturer for the latest version. Visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for a BIOS Flash or more information. It is an 8.4 GB hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... , allowing the computer to the power supply with the hard drive connected. if so, simply enter 0 for the drive parameters. 3. There are correct, but the primary keystrokes used to install, partition, and format the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to.... For specific information on the screen after the memory count of the hard drive will have one of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. If you have the latest BIOS update installed for our complete ...
... , allowing the computer to the power supply with the hard drive connected. if so, simply enter 0 for the drive parameters. 3. There are correct, but the primary keystrokes used to install, partition, and format the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions This section contains answers to.... For specific information on the screen after the memory count of the hard drive will have one of frequently asked questions, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com. If you have the latest BIOS update installed for our complete ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...? The tools will be reported as 16 GB. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to set up the drive. This limitation is shown as approximately 186 binary gigabytes. NO - Note: If Data Lifeguard Tools is a likely cause. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will also report a drive present. FDISK reports a drive's capacity in either the wrong or...
...? The tools will be reported as 16 GB. Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to set up the drive. This limitation is shown as approximately 186 binary gigabytes. NO - Note: If Data Lifeguard Tools is a likely cause. For example, a Western Digital 200 GB hard drive's capacity will also report a drive present. FDISK reports a drive's capacity in either the wrong or...
User Manual (pdf)
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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- Telephone Numbers Monday - You may also call the phone numbers listed below. Thursday Friday Saturday USA/Canada...- 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 When calling for support, have your Western Digital hard drive serial number, system hardware, and software versions available. mail to...
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- Telephone Numbers Monday - You may also call the phone numbers listed below. Thursday Friday Saturday USA/Canada...- 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TROUBLESHOOTING - 28 When calling for support, have your Western Digital hard drive serial number, system hardware, and software versions available. mail to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... from defects in an approved shipping container. Contact the place of Communications. Authorized returns are to be returned to you at support.wdc.com. Limited Warranty WD's limited warranty provides that, subject to the following limitations, each Product will be kept for a Return ...on approved shipping containers, visit our product support Web site at your WD Product (Product) was first shipped by WD. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les ...
... from defects in an approved shipping container. Contact the place of Communications. Authorized returns are to be returned to you at support.wdc.com. Limited Warranty WD's limited warranty provides that, subject to the following limitations, each Product will be kept for a Return ...on approved shipping containers, visit our product support Web site at your WD Product (Product) was first shipped by WD. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE CSA Notice Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... any defective Product and your exclusive remedy fails of Damages WD's entire liability for any defective Product is not present, B. 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. Your Use of the Product WD will be fixed because of ...
... any defective Product and your exclusive remedy fails of Damages WD's entire liability for any defective Product is not present, B. 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. Your Use of the Product WD will be fixed because of ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of the Product. Extended Warranty Certain WD products may be eligible for purchase of additional or extended warranty options. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow...
... warranty information and inquiries, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and click on the serial number of the Product. Extended Warranty Certain WD products may be eligible for purchase of additional or extended warranty options. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE In the United States, some states do not allow...