Maxtor 300 manual Msb

Introduction

• MB/s	megabytes per second
• MHz	megahertz
• ms	milliseconds
• MSB	most significant bit
• mV	millivolts
• ns	nanoseconds
• PATA	Parallel ATA
• PC	Personal Computer
• SPS	Shock Protection System
• tpi	tracks per inch
• µs	microseconds
• V	volts

The typographical and naming conventions used in this manual are listed below. Conventions that are unique to a specific table appear in the notes that follow that table.

Typographical Conventions:

•Names of Bits: Bit names are presented in initial capitals. An example is the Host Software Reset bit.

•Commands: Interface commands are listed in all capitals. An example is WRITE DMA.

•Register Names: Registers are given in this manual with initial capitals. An example is the Alternate Status Register.

•Parameters: Parameters are given as initial capitals when spelled out, and are given as all capitals when abbreviated. Examples are Prefetch Enable (PE), and Cache Enable (CE).

•Hexadecimal Notation: The hexadecimal notation is given in 9-point subscript form. An example is 30H.

•Signal Negation: A signal name that is defined as active low is listed with a minus sign following the signal. An example is RD–.

•Messages: A message that is sent from the drive to the host is listed in all capitals. An example is ILLEGAL COMMAND.

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