Maxtor VL 17 manual Key Words, Numbering, Signal Conventions

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DIAMONDMAX VL 17 – INTRODUCTION

Conventions

If there is a conflict between text and tables, the table shall be accepted as being correct.

Key Words

The names of abbreviations, commands, fields and acronyms used as signal names are in all uppercase type (e.g., IDENTIFY DRIVE). Fields containing only one bit are usually referred to as the “name” bit instead of the “name” field.

Names of drive registers begin with a capital letter (e.g., Cylinder High register).

Numbering

Numbers that are not followed by a lowercase “b” or “h” are decimal values. Numbers that are followed by a lowercase “b” (e.g., 01b) are binary values. Numbers that are followed by a lowercase “h” (e.g., 3Ah) are hexadecimal values.

Signal Conventions

Signal names are shown in all uppercase type.

All signals are either high active or low active signals. A dash character (-) at the end of a signal name indicates that the signal is low active. A low active signal is true when it is below ViL and is false when it is above ViH. A signal without a dash at the end indicates that the signal is high active. A high active signal is true when it is above ViH and is false when it is below ViL.

When a signal is asserted, it means the signal is driven by an active circuit to its true state.

When a signal is negated, it means the signal is driven by an active circuit to its false state.

When a signal is released, it means the signal is not actively driven to any state. Some signals have bias circuitry that pull the signal to either a true or false state when no signal driver is actively asserting or negating the signal. These instances are noted under the description of the signal.

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Contents HA RD Drive Produc T MA Nual DiamondMaxVL 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 Abbreviations IntroductionMaxtor Corporation Manual OrganizationNumbering Signal ConventionsConventions Key WordsProduct Description DiamondMax VL 17 Key FeaturesFunctional / Interface Product FeaturesDefect Management Zone DMZ On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECCLogical Block Addressing Cache Management Major HDA Components Dual Drive Support Subsystem ConfigurationJumper Location/Configuration Cylinder LimitationModels and Capacities Product SpecificationsDrive Configuration Performance SpecificationsParameter Standard Metric Physical DimensionsEnvironmental Limits Power RequirementsPower Mode Definitions EPA Energy Star ComplianceShock and Vibration Reliability SpecificationsCanadian Emissions Statement Safety Regulatory ComplianceRadiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance Important Notice Handling and InstallationHard Drive Handling Precautions Pre-formatted DriveMulti-pack Shipping Container Unpacking and InspectionRepacking Physical InstallationRecommended Mounting Configuration Drive Identification Information Handling PrecautionsTools for Installation System RequirementsHard Drive Identification General RequirementsMounting Drive in System Systems Using Cable SelectInstalling 5.25-inch Mounting Brackets and Rails Installing in a Device BayAttaching 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 ConnectorPIN Signal AT Interface DescriptionPin 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 Task File Registers Error RegisterFeatures Register Host Software InterfaceDevice/Head Register Sector Count RegisterSector Number Register Cylinder Number RegistersCommand Register Summary Command Name Command Code Parameters UsedTimer Value TIME-OUT Period Digital Input Register Control Diagnostic RegistersAlternate Status Register Device Control RegisterInterrupt Handling Reset and Interrupt HandlingReset Handling Set Feature Commands Interface CommandsRead Verify Sectors Read CommandsRead Sectors Read Multiple Read DMAWrite Verify Sectors Write CommandsSet Multiple Mode Write 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 Format Track Seek, Format and Diagnostic CommandsExecute Drive Diagnostic Error Code DescriptionExecute S.M.A.R.T A.R.T. Command SetSupport Service and SupportService Policy No Quibble ServiceInternet MaxFax ServiceCustomer Service Glossary Access TimeCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media