Maxtor 6800 manual Set Feature Commands, Set Features Mode

Page 53

INTERFACE COMMANDS

Set Feature Commands

Set Features Mode

Enables or disables features supported by the drive. When the drive receives this command it:

1.Sets BSY,

2.Checks the contents of the Features register,

3.Clears BSY and

4.Generates an interrupt.

If the value of the register is not a feature supported by the drive, the command is aborted. The acceptable values in the Features register are defined as follows:

VALUE	DESCRIPTION
02h*	Enabled write cache

03h	Set transfer mode based on value in Sector Count register
44h	Length of data appended on Read Long/Write Long commands specified in the
	Identify Device information

55h	Disable read look-ahead feature
66h*	Disable reverting to power-on defaults

82h	Disable write cache
AAh*	Enable read look-ahead feature

BBh*	4 bytes of Maxtor specific data appended on Read Long/Write Long commands
CCh	Enable reverting to power-on defaults

* Enabled at power up by default.

7 – 6

Image 53

Contents HA RD Drive Produc T MA Nual DiamondMax 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 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 Pin Description Summary Interface ConnectorAT Interface Description Pin 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 Used SDHAlternate 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 MultipleSet Features Mode Set Feature CommandsPower Mode Commands Sleep Mode Identify Drive Initialization Commands15-8 = PIO data transfer mode = Write Cache enabled Initialize Drive Parameters Format Track Seek, Format and Diagnostic CommandsExecute Drive Diagnostic Execute 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