Maxtor VL 17 manual Set Feature Commands, Set Features Mode, Value Description

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INTERFACECOMMANDS

Set Feature Commands

Set Features Mode

Enables or disables features supported by the drive. When the drive receives this command it:

1.Sets BSY,

2.Checks the contents of the Features register,

3.Clears BSY and

4.Generates an interrupt.

If the value of the register is not a feature supported by the drive, the command is aborted. The acceptable values in the Features register are defined as follows:

VALUE	DESCRIPTION
02h*	Enabled write cache

03h	Set transfer mode based on value in Sector Count register
44h	Length of data appended on Read Long/Write Long commands specified in the
	Identify Device information

55h	Disable read look-ahead feature

66h*	Disable reverting to power-on defaults

82h	Disable write cache

AAh*	Enable read look-ahead feature
BBh*	4 bytes of Maxtor specific data appended on Read Long/Write Long commands

CCh	Enable reverting to power-on defaults

* Enabled at power up by default.

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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 InterfaceInterface Commands Service and SupportGlossary Figures Manual Organization IntroductionMaxtor Corporation AbbreviationsKey Words Signal ConventionsConventions NumberingDiamondMax VL 17 Key Features Product DescriptionProduct Features Functional / InterfaceOn-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECC Logical Block AddressingDefect 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 VibrationSafety Regulatory Compliance Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC ComplianceCanadian Emissions Statement Pre-formatted Drive Handling and InstallationHard Drive Handling Precautions Important NoticeUnpacking and Inspection Multi-pack Shipping ContainerPhysical Installation Recommended Mounting ConfigurationRepacking 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 CablesSystem Setup Setting the Bios CmosBios 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 Command Name Command Code Parameters Used Timer Value TIME-OUT PeriodSummary Device Control Register Control Diagnostic RegistersAlternate Status Register Digital Input RegisterReset and Interrupt Handling Reset HandlingInterrupt Handling Interface Commands Set Feature CommandsRead Commands Read SectorsRead Verify Sectors Read DMA Read MultipleWrite Sectors Write CommandsSet Multiple Mode Write Verify SectorsWrite Multiple Write DMASet 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 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 SupportMaxFax Service Customer ServiceInternet Access Time GlossaryCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media