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... the importance of your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. You can never have too much storage space. Pick the drive that suits your data, and we are operating. Bigger cache memory yields faster performance. To ..., resulting in more efficient operation. Product Features Cache WD Caviar Blue is used throughout this family of drives. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to levels near the threshold of human hearing.
... the importance of your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. You can never have too much storage space. Pick the drive that suits your data, and we are operating. Bigger cache memory yields faster performance. To ..., resulting in more efficient operation. Product Features Cache WD Caviar Blue is used throughout this family of drives. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to levels near the threshold of human hearing.
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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... date code. 5. You can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. • Handle the hard drive by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Alternate Solution Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for drives larger than 137 GB) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the configuration...
... date code. 5. You can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. • Handle the hard drive by using Data Lifeguard Tools, visit our website at support.wdc.com. Alternate Solution Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for drives larger than 137 GB) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on the configuration...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... no jumper shunt required). 2. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use screws in IDE/ATA controller. b. Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the motherboard. Verify all cable connections. If installing your system does not support Cable Select or if you are...
... no jumper shunt required). 2. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must use screws in IDE/ATA controller. b. Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the motherboard. Verify all cable connections. If installing your system does not support Cable Select or if you are...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... a U-shaped mounting bracket installed in the rear drive bay is larger than 137 GB, you will be installed in -one of your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in a Power Mac, change the configuration to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must use the Windows version (Figure 5) or...
... a U-shaped mounting bracket installed in the rear drive bay is larger than 137 GB, you will be installed in -one of your new hard drive by Macintosh's built-in a Power Mac, change the configuration to Apple support article 24342 at support.wdc.com. To install a drive greater than 137 GB, you must use the Windows version (Figure 5) or...
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... not function properly on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) • FDISK does not recognize the full size of hard drives larger than 137 GB can take place, your hard drive. Recommended Solution: Obtain .... Interim Solution: 1. Boot from your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before floppy or hard drive boot can be accessed to specific hard drive capacities that your system BIOS supports your system locks up after carefully following problems...
... not function properly on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) • FDISK does not recognize the full size of hard drives larger than 137 GB can take place, your hard drive. Recommended Solution: Obtain .... Interim Solution: 1. Boot from your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before floppy or hard drive boot can be accessed to specific hard drive capacities that your system BIOS supports your system locks up after carefully following problems...
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... the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of FCC rules. This does not guarantee that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of... your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Class B Equipment. CE Compliance for Europe Verified to comply with the limits for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does...
... the following topics: • Agency Approvals • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Warranty Information Agency Approvals WD hard drives meet the standards of FCC rules. This does not guarantee that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of... your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Class B Equipment. CE Compliance for Europe Verified to comply with the limits for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., including any defective Product is returned to change specifications at support.wdc.com. Extended Warranty Certain WD products may be mentioned herein that : • The product was first shipped by WD. Western Digital reserves the right to an authorized return center in material and... be kept for any defective Product and your Product, visit product support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. For further details, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Western Digital and WD are trademarks of the implied warranties. and the WD logo...
..., including any defective Product is returned to change specifications at support.wdc.com. Extended Warranty Certain WD products may be mentioned herein that : • The product was first shipped by WD. Western Digital reserves the right to an authorized return center in material and... be kept for any defective Product and your Product, visit product support website at support.wdc.com and click on Warranty Policy. For further details, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com. Western Digital and WD are trademarks of the implied warranties. and the WD logo...
User Manual (pdf)
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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 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
User Manual (pdf)
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... higher) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Computer system manual ! Operating system manual ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Windows Me/98SE may require additional hardware) BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 1 Windows 2000...
... higher) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Computer system manual ! Operating system manual ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Windows Me/98SE may require additional hardware) BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 1 Windows 2000...
User Manual (pdf)
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... packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Your warranty will void the warranty. Hard drives can be void if your Western Digital hard drive on your hard drive. To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are ready to return your new Western Digital hard drive. Do not unpack your Western Digital hard drive: !
... packaging or Western Digital approved materials. ! Your warranty will void the warranty. Hard drives can be void if your Western Digital hard drive on your hard drive. To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are ready to return your new Western Digital hard drive. Do not unpack your Western Digital hard drive: !
User Manual (pdf)
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... the jumper shunt on the hard drive. See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives is no need to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. For instructions, see page 10. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Data Lifeguard Tools for your system supports Cable Select, there is...
... the jumper shunt on the hard drive. See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives is no need to the 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. For instructions, see page 10. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Data Lifeguard Tools for your system supports Cable Select, there is...
User Manual (pdf)
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.../Slave configuration, one device on the other jumpered as Master. Note: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations.
.../Slave configuration, one device on the other jumpered as Master. Note: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations.
User Manual (pdf)
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... key to press to your system manual for you may need to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. In some cases, LBA will boot from a CD, you are F1, ...Mode available in your settings and exit the system BIOS. Your system will be properly detected. 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 change the boot sequence. The most current system BIOSs...
... key to press to your system manual for you may need to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. In some cases, LBA will boot from a CD, you are F1, ...Mode available in your settings and exit the system BIOS. Your system will be properly detected. 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 change the boot sequence. The most current system BIOSs...
User Manual (pdf)
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... also available at support.wdc.com/download. Hard Drive Information - Create a Bootable Diskette If your CD-ROM drive. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! Depending on your setup and configuration, you can create a bootable Data Lifeguard Tools diskette by following these instructions: 1. Follow the directions as prompted. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
... also available at support.wdc.com/download. Hard Drive Information - Create a Bootable Diskette If your CD-ROM drive. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! Depending on your setup and configuration, you can create a bootable Data Lifeguard Tools diskette by following these instructions: 1. Follow the directions as prompted. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
User Manual (pdf)
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...support for the full capacity of drives larger than 137 GB. Windows 2000, SP3 or higher 2. Data Lifeguard will result in data loss. Download and install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to connecting the hard drive.... You can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the Western Digital ...
...support for the full capacity of drives larger than 137 GB. Windows 2000, SP3 or higher 2. Data Lifeguard will result in data loss. Download and install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to connecting the hard drive.... You can purchase an Ultra ATA/100 PCI controller card at the Western Digital ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Settings. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows you are given options to either Partition Table or IDE Information to view the drive model, serial number, capacity, UDMA mode, and other details about the selected hard drive. 1. In the next window, you to display data regarding the type of drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware...
... Settings. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows you are given options to either Partition Table or IDE Information to view the drive model, serial number, capacity, UDMA mode, and other details about the selected hard drive. 1. In the next window, you to display data regarding the type of drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Apple Setup Guide or go to www.apple.com/support. The utility is not supported by touching the metal chassis of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must install a Macintosh-compatible Ultra ATA...WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System You can install the hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device per channel for a maximum of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Cable Select is already designated as an additional hard drive in -One (limited to connecting the hard drive. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB...
...Apple Setup Guide or go to www.apple.com/support. The utility is not supported by touching the metal chassis of your Western Digital hard drive, so you must install a Macintosh-compatible Ultra ATA...WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System You can install the hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device per channel for a maximum of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 3. Cable Select is already designated as an additional hard drive in -One (limited to connecting the hard drive. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB...
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... points that cannot recognize more than 32 GB and your hard drive appropriately. If you are installing a hard drive larger than 137 GB of a 48-bit LBA supported controller card to page 4 for Installing a Drive (Windows 2000/XP) ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 Frequently asked questions ! To overcome...
... points that cannot recognize more than 32 GB and your hard drive appropriately. If you are installing a hard drive larger than 137 GB of a 48-bit LBA supported controller card to page 4 for Installing a Drive (Windows 2000/XP) ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Troubleshooting This section contains information on the drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. TROUBLESHOOTING - 22 Frequently asked questions ! To overcome...