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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... in the possession of products arising from state to WD without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD's warranty applies to the address on Warranty Policy. Western Digital and WD are trademarks of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for a Return Material Authorization... (RMA) number. No limited warranty is longer. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. See below or visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on how...
... in the possession of products arising from state to WD without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD's warranty applies to the address on Warranty Policy. Western Digital and WD are trademarks of purchase or the system manufacturer directly for a Return Material Authorization... (RMA) number. No limited warranty is longer. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your Product. See below or visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and click on how...
User Manual (pdf)
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... patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Western Digital. nor for its use ; No license is granted by Western Digital is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is...
... patents or other companies. 2779-001001-013 10/03 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Western Digital. nor for its use ; No license is granted by Western Digital is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks, and Data Lifeguard Tools is...
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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Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or ...! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Operating system manual ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www....
Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Operating system installation diskette or CD ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! Windows 98SE (Second Edition) ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or ...! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for purchasing a Western Digital Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drive. Operating system manual ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! For all the latest news and product updates, visit our Web site at www....
User Manual (pdf)
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... date code listed on your Western Digital hard drive on the bottom of clothing generate static electricity. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do not unpack your Western Digital hard drive: ! Hard drives can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components...
... date code listed on your Western Digital hard drive on the bottom of clothing generate static electricity. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do not unpack your Western Digital hard drive: ! Hard drives can be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your computer or by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your computer system manual for procedures. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of Western Digital special offers and product updates by touching the metal chassis of your operating system or utilities documentation...
... the computer system outside cover (if necessary, refer to your computer or by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your computer system manual for procedures. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of Western Digital special offers and product updates by touching the metal chassis of your operating system or utilities documentation...
User Manual (pdf)
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...New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. The default jumper setting for your drive configuration, we recommend you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the drive. If your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable... If your kit). Data Lifeguard Tools for the jumper block diagram. For instructions, see page 10. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to a single cable are uncertain, use the Master/Slave ...
...New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. The default jumper setting for your drive configuration, we recommend you are installing your new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the drive. If your custom installation instructions based on the hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 4 Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable... If your kit). Data Lifeguard Tools for the jumper block diagram. For instructions, see page 10. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to a single cable are uncertain, use the Master/Slave ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the Master drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the drive to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Slave - CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support...
Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the Master drive on the cable with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the drive to properly jumper your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. Slave - CSEL INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support...
User Manual (pdf)
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... black connector of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to the connector on the back of your new Western Digital hard drive. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. b) If installing two drives on the IDE interface cable to the gray connector. 2. then connect the Master drive to the black connector of the IDE interface cable to...
... black connector of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to the connector on the back of your new Western Digital hard drive. Connect the Hard Drive WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. b) If installing two drives on the IDE interface cable to the gray connector. 2. then connect the Master drive to the black connector of the IDE interface cable to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. b) To format and partition the drive, skip to set up the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. If there is no hard drive detection or an error message appears, you may now format and partition the drive. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch...
... BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. b) To format and partition the drive, skip to set up the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. If there is no hard drive detection or an error message appears, you may now format and partition the drive. Secure the Hard Drive: Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available 3.5-inch...
User Manual (pdf)
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... settings in your system BIOS and select the CD-ROM drive as LBA or Translation Mode available in your BIOS. 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 install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller...
... settings in your system BIOS and select the CD-ROM drive as LBA or Translation Mode available in your BIOS. 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 install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Set Up Your Hard Drive - set a specific hard drive size. ! Create a Bootable Diskette If your desktop. 2. Partition and format an installed hard drive; a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your drive online (Internet connection required). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy...
... 137 GB, 32 GB, or 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations. ! Set Up Your Hard Drive - set a specific hard drive size. ! Create a Bootable Diskette If your desktop. 2. Partition and format an installed hard drive; a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on your drive online (Internet connection required). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on the top of the drive. 1. Follow the instructions as prompted to print the instructions Note: If your hard drive is printed on the label located on your default Web browser will display in the ...model number or the desired hard drive configuration, depending on whether you to select your custom instructions. If using Windows, your desktop. 2. Data Lifeguard Tools may ask you to create and print custom hardware installation instructions. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE View Installation Tutorial...
.... a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on the top of the drive. 1. Follow the instructions as prompted to print the instructions Note: If your hard drive is printed on the label located on your default Web browser will display in the ...model number or the desired hard drive configuration, depending on whether you to select your custom instructions. If using Windows, your desktop. 2. Data Lifeguard Tools may ask you to create and print custom hardware installation instructions. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE View Installation Tutorial...
User Manual (pdf)
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... GB, see page 17. b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from the list of your system devices. 4. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the setup menu. 3. After Data Lifeguard Tools has detected your installed hard drives, select the new drive that you want to scan for installing your new Western Digital hard drive...
... GB, see page 17. b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from the list of your system devices. 4. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation Software from the setup menu. 3. After Data Lifeguard Tools has detected your installed hard drives, select the new drive that you want to scan for installing your new Western Digital hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...click Delete to size the partition, then click Add Partition. Data Lifeguard is automatically partitioned to change advanced options and check Custom Partition. 6. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Note: Data Lifeguard will be selected). 5. For instructions on your setup options, number of partitions, file format, and the ...Setup screen below appears. If you wish to create customized partitions, select the box to the largest capacity based on installing hard drives larger than 137 GB, see page 17. If you are prompted to continue, click Yes to continue.
...click Delete to size the partition, then click Add Partition. Data Lifeguard is automatically partitioned to change advanced options and check Custom Partition. 6. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Note: Data Lifeguard will be selected). 5. For instructions on your setup options, number of partitions, file format, and the ...Setup screen below appears. If you wish to create customized partitions, select the box to the largest capacity based on installing hard drives larger than 137 GB, see page 17. If you are prompted to continue, click Yes to continue.
User Manual (pdf)
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... an existing partition on -screen instructions to Master and restart the computer. b) If installing Windows, insert the Windows installation CD and restart the system. Your Western Digital hard drive is jumpered as Slave, you can bypass this function and proceed directly with Windows installation. After Data Lifeguard Tools has completed formatting and partitioning the...
... an existing partition on -screen instructions to Master and restart the computer. b) If installing Windows, insert the Windows installation CD and restart the system. Your Western Digital hard drive is jumpered as Slave, you can bypass this function and proceed directly with Windows installation. After Data Lifeguard Tools has completed formatting and partitioning the...
User Manual (pdf)
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Data Lifeguard will take several moments to format or partition as the new boot drive and click Next. b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from the CD. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install an Additional Storage Drive 1. After Data Lifeguard Tools has detected your system devices. 4. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation...
Data Lifeguard will take several moments to format or partition as the new boot drive and click Next. b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from the CD. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install an Additional Storage Drive 1. After Data Lifeguard Tools has detected your system devices. 4. Select Run Data Lifeguard Installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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...limitations. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 15 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Your hard drive is now ready to set up to the desired size of each partition. To add partitions, use the slider bar to 137 GB based on the hard drive. Click Erase then Next. Select Installation Type... as Add the drive as an additional device. Data Lifeguard Tools is automatically partitioned to change advanced options ...
...limitations. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 15 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Your hard drive is now ready to set up to the desired size of each partition. To add partitions, use the slider bar to 137 GB based on the hard drive. Click Erase then Next. Select Installation Type... as Add the drive as an additional device. Data Lifeguard Tools is automatically partitioned to change advanced options ...