Maxtor
VL 17
manual
Specifications
Install
Error codes
Signal Conventions
Error Register
Timer Value TIME-OUT Period
Dimension
Subsystem Configuration
Reset and Interrupt Handling
Control Diagnostic Registers
Page 71
M
A X TO R
C
O R P O R AT I O N
510 C
OT TO N WO O D
D
R I V E
M
I L P I TA S
, C
A L I F O R N I A
95035
Page 70
Page 71
Image 71
Page 70
Page 71
Contents
HA RD Drive Produc T MA Nual
DiamondMaxVL
REV EC no Section Description Date
U T I O N
Before You Begin
Contents
Handling and Installation
Product Specifications
Host Software Interface
AT Interface Description
Glossary
Interface Commands
Service and Support
Figures
Abbreviations
Introduction
Maxtor Corporation
Manual Organization
Numbering
Signal Conventions
Conventions
Key Words
Product Description
DiamondMax VL 17 Key Features
Functional / Interface
Product Features
Defect Management Zone DMZ
On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECC
Logical Block Addressing
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
Canadian Emissions Statement
Safety Regulatory Compliance
Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance
Important Notice
Handling and Installation
Hard Drive Handling Precautions
Pre-formatted Drive
Multi-pack Shipping Container
Unpacking and Inspection
Repacking
Physical Installation
Recommended Mounting Configuration
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
Bios Cmos Parameters
System Setup
Setting the Bios Cmos
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
Summary
Command Name Command Code Parameters Used
Timer Value TIME-OUT Period
Digital Input Register
Control Diagnostic Registers
Alternate Status Register
Device Control Register
Interrupt Handling
Reset and Interrupt Handling
Reset Handling
Set Feature Commands
Interface Commands
Read Verify Sectors
Read Commands
Read Sectors
Read Multiple
Read DMA
Write Verify Sectors
Write Commands
Set Multiple Mode
Write Sectors
Write DMA
Write Multiple
Value Description
Set Feature Commands
Set Features Mode
Power Mode Commands
Sleep Mode
Identify Drive
Initialization Commands
Word Content Description
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
Internet
MaxFax Service
Customer Service
Glossary
Access Time
Cylinder Zero
Gigabyte GB
Logical Block Addressing
Read Gate Signal
THIN-FILM Media
Top
Page
Image
Contents