Maxtor VL 17 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™ VL 17 is the latest addition to our family of high performance 5,400 RPM desktop hard drives, DiamondMax™ 36 series hard drives deliver industry- leading capacity and performance for demanding desktop and workstation 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:

❏Section 1 – Introduction

❏Section 2 – Description

❏Section 3 – Specifications

❏Section 4 – Installation

❏Section 5 – AT Interface

❏Section 6 – Host Software Interface

❏Section 7 – Interface Commands

❏Section 8 – Service and Support

❏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 DiamondMaxVL REV EC no Section Description Date Before You Begin U T I O NContents Product Specifications Handling and InstallationAT Interface Description Host Software InterfaceService and Support Interface CommandsGlossary Figures Manual Organization IntroductionMaxtor Corporation AbbreviationsKey Words Signal ConventionsConventions NumberingDiamondMax VL 17 Key Features Product DescriptionProduct Features Functional / InterfaceLogical Block Addressing On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECCDefect Management Zone DMZ Cache Management Major HDA Components Cylinder Limitation Subsystem ConfigurationJumper Location/Configuration Dual Drive SupportPerformance Specifications Product SpecificationsDrive Configuration Models and CapacitiesPhysical Dimensions Parameter Standard MetricEPA Energy Star Compliance Power RequirementsPower Mode Definitions Environmental LimitsReliability Specifications Shock and VibrationRadiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance Safety Regulatory ComplianceCanadian Emissions Statement Pre-formatted Drive Handling and InstallationHard Drive Handling Precautions Important NoticeUnpacking and Inspection Multi-pack Shipping ContainerRecommended Mounting Configuration Physical InstallationRepacking System Requirements Handling PrecautionsTools for Installation Drive Identification InformationGeneral Requirements Hard Drive IdentificationInstalling in a Device Bay Systems Using Cable SelectInstalling 5.25-inch Mounting Brackets and Rails Mounting Drive in SystemAttaching Interface and Power Cables Attaching System CablesSetting the Bios Cmos System SetupBios Cmos Parameters Hard Drive Preparation System Hangs During Boot AT Interface Description Interface ConnectorPIN Signal Pin Description SummaryPIN Name Signal Name Signal Description Pin Description TableTiming Parameters Mode PIO TimingDMA Timing Mode MIN MAX Ultra DMA TimingSustained 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 Host Software Interface Error RegisterFeatures Register Task File RegistersCylinder Number Registers Sector Count RegisterSector Number Register Device/Head RegisterCommand Register Timer Value TIME-OUT Period Command Name Command Code Parameters UsedSummary Device Control Register Control Diagnostic RegistersAlternate Status Register Digital Input RegisterReset Handling Reset and Interrupt HandlingInterrupt Handling Interface Commands Set Feature CommandsRead Sectors Read CommandsRead Verify Sectors Read DMA Read MultipleWrite Sectors Write CommandsSet Multiple Mode Write Verify SectorsWrite Multiple Write DMASet Features Mode Set Feature CommandsValue Description Power Mode Commands Sleep Mode Word Content Description Initialization CommandsIdentify Drive 15-8 = PIO data transfer mode = Write Cache enabled Initialize Drive Parameters Error Code Description Seek, Format and Diagnostic CommandsExecute Drive Diagnostic Format TrackA.R.T. Command Set Execute S.M.A.R.TNo Quibble Service Service and SupportService Policy SupportCustomer Service MaxFax ServiceInternet Access Time GlossaryCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media
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