Maxtor VL 17 manual Contents

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Contents

Section 1 — Introduction

Maxtor Corporation	1 - 1
Products	1 - 1
Support	1 - 1
Manual Organization	1 - 1
Abbreviations	1 - 1
Conventions	1 - 2
Key Words	1 - 2
Numbering	1 - 2
Signal Conventions	1 - 2

Section 2 — Product Description

The DiamondMax™ VL 17
Product Features			2 - 2
Functional/Interface			2 - 2
Zone Density		Recording	2 - 2
Read/Write Multiple Mode			2 - 2
UltraDMA - Mode 4			2 - 2
Multi-word DMA (EISA Type B) - Mode 2			2 - 2
Sector Address		Translation	2 - 2
Logical	Block	Addressing	2 - 3
Defect	Management Zone		2 - 3
On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code (ECC)			2 - 3
Software ECC Correction			2 - 3
Automatic Head Park and Lock Operation			2 - 3
Cache Management			2 - 4
Buffer Segmentation			2 - 4
Read-Ahead Mode			2 - 4
Automatic Write Reallocation (AWR)			2 - 4
Write Cache Stacking			2 - 4
Major HDA Components			2 - 5
Drive Mechanism			2 - 5
Rotary Actuator			2 - 5
Read/Write	Electronics		2 - 5
Read/Write Heads and Media			2 - 5
Air Filtration System			2 - 5
Microprocessor			2 - 5
Subsystem Configuration			2 - 6
Dual Drive Support			2 - 6
Cable Select Option			2 - 6
Jumper Location/Configuration			2 - 6
4092 Cylinder Limitation			2 - 6

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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 Maxtor Corporation IntroductionManual Organization AbbreviationsConventions Signal ConventionsKey Words NumberingProduct 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 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 SpecificationsCanadian Emissions Statement Safety Regulatory ComplianceRadiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance Hard Drive Handling Precautions Handling and InstallationPre-formatted Drive Important NoticeMulti-pack Shipping Container Unpacking and InspectionRepacking Physical InstallationRecommended Mounting Configuration 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 CablesBios Cmos Parameters System SetupSetting the Bios Cmos Hard Drive Preparation System Hangs During Boot PIN Signal Interface ConnectorAT Interface Description Pin Description SummaryPin 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 UsedTimer Value TIME-OUT Period Alternate Status Register Control Diagnostic RegistersDevice Control Register Digital Input RegisterInterrupt Handling Reset and Interrupt HandlingReset Handling Set Feature Commands Interface CommandsRead Verify Sectors Read CommandsRead Sectors Read Multiple Read DMASet Multiple Mode Write CommandsWrite Sectors Write Verify 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 Execute Drive Diagnostic Seek, Format and Diagnostic CommandsError Code Description Format TrackExecute S.M.A.R.T A.R.T. Command SetService Policy Service and SupportNo Quibble Service SupportInternet MaxFax ServiceCustomer Service Glossary Access TimeCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media