Maxtor 6800 manual Introduction, Maxtor Corporation, Manual Organization, Abbreviations

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Introduction

Maxtor Corporation

Maxtor Corporation has been providing high-quality computer storage products since 1982. Along the way, we’ve seen many changes in data storage needs. Not long ago, only a handful of specific users needed more than a couple hundred megabytes of storage. Today, downloading from the Internet and CD-ROMs, multimedia, networking and advanced office applications are driving storage needs even higher. Even home PC applications need capacities measured in gigabytes, not megabytes.

Products

Maxtor’s products meet those demanding storage capacity requirements with room to spare. They feature proven compatibility and reliability. While DiamondMax™ 6800 is the latest addition to our family of high performance 5,400 RPM desktop hard drives, DiamondMax™ 4320 series hard drives deliver industry-leading capacity, performance and value for many PC applications.

Support

No matter which capacity, all Maxtor hard drives are supported by our commitment to total customer satisfaction and our No Quibble® Service guarantee. One call – or a visit to our home page on the Internet (http://www.maxtor.com) – puts you in touch with either technical support or customer service. We’ll provide you the information you need quickly, accurately and in the form you prefer – a fax, a downloaded file or a conversation with a representative.

Manual Organization

This hard disk drive reference manual is organized in the following method:

oSection 1 – Introduction o Section 2 – Description o Section 3 – Specifications o Section 4 – Installation o Section 5 – AT Interface

o Section 6 – Host Software Interface o Section 7 – Interface Commands o Section 8 – Service and Support

o Appendix – Glossary

Abbreviations

ABBRV	DESCRIPTION	ABBRV	DESCRIPTION
ATA	AT attachment	MB	megabyte
bpi	bits per inch	Mbits/sec	megabits per second
CHS	cylinder - head - sector	MB/sec	megabytes per second
db	decibels	MHz	megahertz
dBA	decibels, A weighted	ms	millisecond
DMA	direct memory access	MSB	most significant bit
ECC	error correction code	mV	millivolts
fci	flux changes per inch	ns	nanoseconds
G	acceleration	PIO	programmed input/output
GB	gigabyte	RPM	revolutions per minute
Hz	hertz	tpi	tracks per inch
KB	kilobyte	UDMA	ultra direct memory access
LBA	logical block address(ing)	µsec	microsecond
LSB	least significant bit	V	volts
mA	milliamperes	W	watts

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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 DescriptionInterface Commands Service and SupportGlossary 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 SpecificationsSafety Regulatory Compliance Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC ComplianceCanadian Emissions Statement Hard Drive Handling Precautions Handling and InstallationPre-formatted Drive Important NoticeMulti-pack Shipping Container Unpacking and InspectionPhysical Installation Recommended Mounting ConfigurationRepacking 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 CablesSystem Setup Setting the Bios CmosBios Cmos Parameters Hard Drive Preparation System Hangs During Boot Interface Connector AT Interface DescriptionPin Description Summary 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 RegisterReset and Interrupt Handling Reset HandlingInterrupt Handling Set Feature Commands Interface CommandsRead Commands Read SectorsRead Verify 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 Seek, Format and Diagnostic Commands Execute Drive DiagnosticFormat Track Execute S.M.A.R.T A.R.T. Command SetService Policy Service and SupportNo Quibble Service SupportMaxFax Service Customer ServiceInternet Glossary Access TimeCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media