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Maxtor DiamondMax VL 20 Manual

Maxtor DiamondMax VL 20 Manual (70 pages)

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Brand: Maxtor | Category: Storage | Size: 1.09 MB

Table of Contents

Before You Begin
2
Table of Contents
3
Section 1 - Introduction

8
- Maxtor Corporation
  8
  - Products
    8
  - Support
    8
- Manual Organization
  8
- Abbreviations
  8
- Conventions
  9
  - Key Words
    9
  - Numbering
    9
  - Signal Conventions
    9
Section 2 - Product Description

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- Product Features
  11
  - Functional/Interface
    11
    
    Zone Density Recording
    11
    
    Read/Write Multiple Mode
    11
    
    Ultradma - Mode 4
    11
    
    Multi-Word DMA (EISA Type B) - Mode 2
    11
    
    Sector Address Translation
    11
    
    Logical Block Addressing
    12
    
    Defect Management Zone
    12
    
    On-The-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code (ECC)
    12
    
    Software ECC Correction
    12
    
    Automatic Head Park and Lock Operation
    12
- Cache Management
  13
  - Buffer Segmentation
    13
  - Read-Ahead Mode
    13
  - Automatic Write Reallocation (AWR)
    13
  - Write Cache Stacking
    13
- Major HDA Components
  14
  - Drive Mechanism
    14
  - Rotary Actuator
    14
  - Read/Write Electronics
    14
  - Read/Write Heads and Media
    14
  - Air Filtration System
    14
  - Microprocessor
    14
- Subsystem Configuration
  15
  - Dual Drive Support
    15
  - Cable Select Option
    15
- Jumper Location/Configuration
  15
- Cylinder Limitation
  15
- PCBA Jumper Location and Configuration
  15
Section 3 - Product Specifications

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- Models and Capacities
  16
- Drive Configuration
  16
- Performance Specifications
  16
- Physical Dimensions
  17
- Outline and Mounting Dimensions
  17
- Power Requirements
  18
- Power Mode Definitions
  18
  - Spin-Up
    18
  - Seek
    18
  - Read/Write
    18
  - Idle
    18
  - Standby
    18
  - Sleep
    18
- EPA Energy Star Compliance
  18
- Environmental Limits
  18
- Shock and Vibration
  19
- Reliability Specifications
  19
  - Annual Return Rate
    19
  - Quality Acceptance Rate
    19
  - Start/Stop Cycles
    19
  - Data Reliability
    19
  - Component Design Life
    19
- Emc/Emi
  20
  - EMC Compliance
    20
  - Canadian Emissions Statement
    20
- Safety Regulatory Compliance
  20
Section 4 - Handling and Installation

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- Pre-Formatted Drive
  21
- Hard Drive Handling Precautions
  21
- Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
  21
- Unpacking and Inspection
  22
- Multi-Pack Shipping Container
  22
- Repacking
  23
- Physical Installation
  23
- Single-Pack Shipping Container (Option B)
  23
- Before You Begin
  24
  - Please Read
    24
  - Handling Precautions
    24
  - Tools for Installation
    24
  - Drive Identification Information
    24
  - Capacity Barriers
    24
  - Protecting Your Existing Data
    24
- General Requirements
  25
- Hard Drive Identification
  25
  - Identifying IDE Devices on the Interface
    25
  - Jumper Settings
    25
- Master, Slave and Cable Select Settings
  25
  - Systems Using Cable Select
    26
  - Relationship to Other IDE Devices
    26
- Mounting Drive in System
  26
- Inch Mounting Brackets and Rails
  26
- Attaching Interface and Power Cables
  27
- Attaching System Cables
  27
- System Setup
  28
  - Setting the BIOS (CMOS)
    28
  - BIOS (CMOS) Parameters
    28
- Hard Drive Preparation
  29
- System Hangs During Boot
  30
Section 5 - at Interface Description

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Section 6 - Host Software Interface

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- Task File Registers
  41
  - Data Register
    41
  - Error Register
    41
  - Features Register
    41
  - Sector Count Register
    42
  - Sector Number Register
    42
  - Cylinder Number Registers
    42
  - Device/Head Register
    42
  - Status Register
    42
- Command Register
  43
  - Read Commands
    43
  - Write Commands
    43
  - Mode Set/Check Commands
    43
  - Power Mode Commands
    43
  - Initialization Commands
    43
  - Seek, Format, and Diagnostic Commands
    43
  - S.M.A.R.T. Commands
    43
- Summary
  44
- Control Diagnostic Registers
  45
  - Alternate Status Register
    45
  - Device Control Register
    45
  - Digital Input Register
    45
- Reset and Interrupt Handling
  46
Section 7 - Interface Commands

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- Read Commands
  47
  - Read Commands
    48
  - Read Sector(S)
    48
  - Read Verify Sector(S)
    48
  - Read DMA
    49
  - Read Multiple
    49
  - Set Multiple
    50
- Write Commands
  50
  - Write Sector(S)
    50
  - Write Verify Sector(S)
    50
  - Write Sector Buffer
    50
  - Write DMA
    51
  - Write Multiple
    51
  - Ultra DMA
    51
- Set Feature Commands
  52
  - Set Features Mode
    52
  - Power Mode Commands
    53
  - Standby Immediate
    53
  - Standby
    53
  - Idle
    53
  - Check Power Mode
    53
  - Set Sleep Mode
    53
  - Default Power-On Condition
    53
- Initialization Commands
  55
  - Identify Drive
    55
  - Initialize Drive Parameters
    58
- Seek, Format and Diagnostic Commands
  59
- S.M.A.R.T. Command Set
  60
Section 8 - Service and Support

61
- Service Policy
  61
- No Quibble Service
  61
- Support
  61
Glossary

63
- Glossary GL
  63

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