Maxtor
VL 17
manual
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Specification
Install
Error codes
Signal Conventions
Error Register
Timer Value TIME-OUT Period
Dimension
Subsystem Configuration
Reset and Interrupt Handling
Control Diagnostic Registers
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Manual No. 1423
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09/28/99
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HA RD Drive Produc T MA Nual
DiamondMaxVL
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U T I O N
Before You Begin
Contents
Handling and Installation
Product Specifications
Host Software Interface
AT Interface Description
Interface Commands
Service and Support
Glossary
Figures
Abbreviations
Introduction
Maxtor Corporation
Manual Organization
Numbering
Signal Conventions
Conventions
Key Words
Product Description
DiamondMax VL 17 Key Features
Functional / Interface
Product Features
On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECC
Logical Block Addressing
Defect Management Zone DMZ
Cache Management
Major HDA Components
Dual Drive Support
Subsystem Configuration
Jumper Location/Configuration
Cylinder Limitation
Models and Capacities
Product Specifications
Drive Configuration
Performance Specifications
Parameter Standard Metric
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Limits
Power Requirements
Power Mode Definitions
EPA Energy Star Compliance
Shock and Vibration
Reliability Specifications
Safety Regulatory Compliance
Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance
Canadian Emissions Statement
Important Notice
Handling and Installation
Hard Drive Handling Precautions
Pre-formatted Drive
Multi-pack Shipping Container
Unpacking and Inspection
Physical Installation
Recommended Mounting Configuration
Repacking
Drive Identification Information
Handling Precautions
Tools for Installation
System Requirements
Hard Drive Identification
General Requirements
Mounting Drive in System
Systems Using Cable Select
Installing 5.25-inch Mounting Brackets and Rails
Installing in a Device Bay
Attaching System Cables
Attaching Interface and Power Cables
System Setup
Setting the Bios Cmos
Bios Cmos Parameters
Hard Drive Preparation
System Hangs During Boot
Pin Description Summary
Interface Connector
PIN Signal
AT Interface Description
Pin Description Table
PIN Name Signal Name Signal Description
PIO Timing
Timing Parameters Mode
DMA Timing
Ultra DMA Timing
Mode MIN MAX
Sustained 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 Register
Features Register
Host Software Interface
Device/Head Register
Sector Count Register
Sector Number Register
Cylinder Number Registers
Command Register
Command Name Command Code Parameters Used
Timer Value TIME-OUT Period
Summary
Digital Input Register
Control Diagnostic Registers
Alternate Status Register
Device Control Register
Reset and Interrupt Handling
Reset Handling
Interrupt Handling
Set Feature Commands
Interface Commands
Read Commands
Read Sectors
Read Verify Sectors
Read Multiple
Read DMA
Write Verify Sectors
Write Commands
Set Multiple Mode
Write Sectors
Write DMA
Write Multiple
Set Feature Commands
Set Features Mode
Value Description
Power Mode Commands
Sleep Mode
Initialization Commands
Word Content Description
Identify Drive
15-8 = PIO data transfer mode
= Write Cache enabled
Initialize Drive Parameters
Format Track
Seek, Format and Diagnostic Commands
Execute Drive Diagnostic
Error Code Description
Execute S.M.A.R.T
A.R.T. Command Set
Support
Service and Support
Service Policy
No Quibble Service
MaxFax Service
Customer Service
Internet
Glossary
Access Time
Cylinder Zero
Gigabyte GB
Logical Block Addressing
Read Gate Signal
THIN-FILM Media
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