Maxtor VL 17 manual REV EC no Section Description Date

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Revisions

Manual No. 1423

REV	EC NO.	SECTION	DESCRIPTION	DATE

A	79682A	All	Initial release.	09/28/99

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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 DescriptionInterface Commands Service and SupportGlossary Figures Abbreviations IntroductionMaxtor Corporation Manual OrganizationNumbering Signal ConventionsConventions Key WordsProduct Description DiamondMax VL 17 Key FeaturesFunctional / Interface Product FeaturesOn-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECC Logical Block AddressingDefect Management Zone DMZ 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 SpecificationsSafety Regulatory Compliance Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC ComplianceCanadian Emissions Statement Important Notice Handling and InstallationHard Drive Handling Precautions Pre-formatted DriveMulti-pack Shipping Container Unpacking and InspectionPhysical Installation Recommended Mounting ConfigurationRepacking 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 CablesSystem Setup Setting the Bios CmosBios Cmos Parameters 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 Command Name Command Code Parameters Used Timer Value TIME-OUT PeriodSummary Digital Input Register Control Diagnostic RegistersAlternate Status Register Device Control RegisterReset and Interrupt Handling Reset HandlingInterrupt Handling Set Feature Commands Interface CommandsRead Commands Read SectorsRead Verify Sectors Read Multiple Read DMAWrite Verify Sectors Write CommandsSet Multiple Mode Write SectorsWrite DMA Write MultipleSet Feature Commands Set Features ModeValue Description Power Mode Commands Sleep Mode Initialization Commands Word Content DescriptionIdentify Drive 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 ServiceMaxFax Service Customer ServiceInternet Glossary Access TimeCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media