Maxtor 92732U8 manual Subsystem Configuration, Jumper Location/Configuration, Cylinder Limitation

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PRODUCTDESCRIPTION

Subsystem Configuration

Dual Drive Support

Two drives may be accessed via a common interface cable, using the same range of I/O addresses. The drives are jumpered as device 0 or 1 (Master/Slave), and are selected by the drive select bit in the

Device/Head register of the task file.

All Task File registers are written in parallel to both drives. The interface processor on each drive decides whether a command written to it should be executed; this depends on the type of command and which drive is selected. Only the drive selected executes the command and activates the data bus in response to host I/O reads; the drive not selected remains inactive.

A master/slave relationship exists between the two drives: device 0 is the master and device 1 the slave. When J50 is closed (factory default, figure 2-1), the drive assumes the role of master; when open, the drive acts as a slave. In single drive configurations, J50 must be closed.

Cable Select Option

CSEL (cable select) is an optional feature per ANSI ATA specification. Drives configured in a multiple drive system are identified by CSEL’s value:

If CSEL is grounded, then the drive address is 0.

If CSEL is open, then the drive address is 1.

Jumper Location/Configuration

Darkened jumper pins indicate factory-installed (default) shunts.

JUMPER CONFIGURATION

J50

J48

J46

J44

J42

Master/Slave

 

 

 

 

 

Only drive in single drive system*

C

 

 

 

 

Master drive in dual drive system*

C

 

 

 

 

Slave drive in dual drive system

O

 

 

 

 

Cable Select

 

 

 

 

 

Disabled*

 

O

 

 

 

Enabled

 

C

 

 

 

4092 Cylinder Limitation

 

 

 

 

 

Disabled*

 

 

O

 

 

Enabled

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Factory Reserved

 

 

 

O

 

Factory Reserved

 

 

 

 

O

Key * = Default C = Closed (jumper installed) O = Open (no jumper installed)

Figure 2-1

PCBA Jumper Location and Configuration

4092 Cylinder Limitation

On some older BIOS', primarily those that auto-configure the disk drive, a hang may occur when the drive cylinder value exceeds 4096. The 4092 Cylinder Limitation jumper reduces the capacity in the Identify Drive to 4092 allowing large capacity drives to work with older BIOS'. A software driver is required to access the full capacity of the drive.

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Contents HA RD Drive Produc T MA Nual DiamondMax Plus REV EC no Section Description Date U T I O N Before You BeginContents Handling and Installation Product SpecificationsHost Software Interface AT Interface DescriptionGlossary Interface CommandsService and Support Figures Maxtor Corporation IntroductionManual Organization AbbreviationsConventions Signal ConventionsKey Words NumberingProduct Description DiamondMax Plus 6800 Key FeaturesFunctional / Interface Product FeaturesLogical Block Addressing On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECCDefect Management Zone DMZ Software ECC CorrectionCache Management Read-Ahead ModeBuffer Segmentation Automatic Write Reallocation AWRMajor HDA Components Jumper Location/Configuration Subsystem ConfigurationCylinder Limitation Dual Drive SupportDrive Configuration Product SpecificationsPerformance Specifications Models and CapacitiesParameter Standard Metric Physical DimensionsPower Mode Definitions Power RequirementsEPA Energy Star Compliance Environmental LimitsShock and Vibration Reliability SpecificationsCanadian Emissions Statement Safety Regulatory ComplianceRadiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance Hard Drive Handling Precautions Handling and InstallationPre-formatted Drive Important NoticeMulti-pack Shipping Container Unpacking and InspectionRepacking Physical InstallationRecommended Mounting Configuration Tools for Installation Handling PrecautionsSystem Requirements Drive Identification InformationHard Drive Identification General RequirementsInstalling 5.25-inch Mounting Brackets and Rails Systems Using Cable SelectInstalling in a Device Bay Mounting Drive in SystemAttaching System Cables Attaching Interface and Power CablesBios Cmos Parameters System SetupSetting the Bios Cmos Hard Drive Preparation System Hangs During Boot AT Interface Description Interface ConnectorPin Description Summary PINPin Description Table PIN Name Signal Name Signal DescriptionPIO Timing Timing Parameters ModeDMA Timing Ultra DMA Timing Mode MIN MAXSustained Ultra DMA Data In Burst Device Terminating an Ultra DMA Data In Burst Initiating an Ultra DMA Data Out Burst Device Pausing an Ultra DMA Data Out Burst Device Terminating an Ultra DMA Data Out Burst Features Register Error RegisterHost Software Interface Task File RegistersSector Number Register Sector Count RegisterCylinder Number Registers Device/Head RegisterCommand Register Summary Command Name Command Code Parameters UsedTimer Value TIME-OUT Period Alternate Status Register Control Diagnostic RegistersDevice Control Register Digital Input RegisterInterrupt Handling Reset and Interrupt HandlingReset Handling Set Feature Commands Interface CommandsRead Verify Sectors Read CommandsRead Sectors Read Multiple Read DMASet Multiple Mode Write CommandsWrite Sectors Write Verify SectorsWrite DMA Write MultipleValue Description Set Feature CommandsSet Features Mode Power Mode Commands Sleep Mode Identify Drive Initialization CommandsWord Content Description 15-8 = PIO data transfer mode = Write Cache enabled Initialize Drive Parameters Execute Drive Diagnostic Seek, Format and Diagnostic CommandsError Code Description Format TrackExecute S.M.A.R.T A.R.T. Command SetService Policy Service and SupportNo Quibble Service SupportInternet MaxFax ServiceCustomer Service Glossary Access TimeCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media

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