Maxtor VL 17 manual AT Interface Description, Host Software Interface

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DIAMONDMAX VL 17 PRODUCT MANUAL

Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA)	4	- 5
OS Requirements for Large Capacity Hard Drives	4	- 5
Hard Drive Identification	4 - 6
Identifying IDE Devices on the Interface	4	- 6
Jumper Settings	4	- 6
Systems Using Cable Select	4	- 6
Relationship to Other IDE Devices	4	- 6
Mounting Drive in System	4	- 7
Attaching Interface and Power Cables	4 - 7
Attaching System Cables	4	- 7
System Setup	4	- 8
Setting the BIOS (CMOS)	4	- 8
BIOS (CMOS) Parameters	4 - 8
Hard Drive Preparation	4	- 10
System Hangs During Boot	4	- 12

Section 5 — AT Interface Description

Interface Connector	5 - 1
Pin Description Summary	5 - 1
Pin Description Table	5 - 2
PIO Timing	5 - 3
DMA Timing	5 - 4
Ultra DMA Timing Parameters	5 - 5

Section 6 — Host Software Interface

Task File Registers		6 - 1
Data Register		6 - 1
Error Register		6 - 1
Features Register		6 - 1
Sector Count Register		6 - 2
Sector Number Register		6 - 2
Cylinder Number Registers		6 - 2
Device/Head Register		6 - 2
Status Register		6 - 2
Command Register		6 - 3
Read Commands		6 - 3
Write Commands		6 - 3
Mode Set/Check Commands		6 - 3
Power Mode Commands		6 - 3
Initialization Commands		6 - 3
Seek, Format, and Diagnostic Commands		6 - 3
S.M.A.R.T. Commands		6 - 3
Summary		6 - 4
Control Diagnostic	Registers	6 - 5
Alternate Status	Register	6 - 5

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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 DescriptionService and Support Interface CommandsGlossary Figures Abbreviations IntroductionMaxtor Corporation Manual OrganizationNumbering Signal ConventionsConventions Key WordsProduct Description DiamondMax VL 17 Key FeaturesFunctional / Interface Product FeaturesLogical Block Addressing On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECCDefect 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 SpecificationsRadiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance Safety Regulatory ComplianceCanadian Emissions Statement Important Notice Handling and InstallationHard Drive Handling Precautions Pre-formatted DriveMulti-pack Shipping Container Unpacking and InspectionRecommended Mounting Configuration Physical InstallationRepacking 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 CablesSetting the Bios Cmos System SetupBios 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 Timer Value TIME-OUT Period Command Name Command Code Parameters UsedSummary Digital Input Register Control Diagnostic RegistersAlternate Status Register Device Control RegisterReset Handling Reset and Interrupt HandlingInterrupt Handling Set Feature Commands Interface CommandsRead Sectors Read CommandsRead Verify Sectors Read Multiple Read DMAWrite Verify Sectors Write CommandsSet Multiple Mode Write SectorsWrite DMA Write MultipleSet Features Mode Set Feature CommandsValue Description Power Mode Commands Sleep Mode Word Content Description Initialization CommandsIdentify 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 ServiceCustomer Service MaxFax ServiceInternet Glossary Access TimeCylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media