Introduction

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µs

microseconds

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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 LONG.

•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.

Naming Conventions:

•Host: In general, the system in which the drive resides is referred to as the host.

•Computer Voice: This refers to items you type at the computer keyboard. These items are listed in 10-point, all capitals, Courier font. An example is FORMAT C:/S.

1.4REFERENCES

For additional information about the SATA interface, refer to the latest revision of the draft standard on the internet at http://www.t13.org/ using the link under “1532D AT Attachment-7 with Packet Interface (ATA/ATAPI). For additional information about the Serial ATA interface, refer to the latest specifications on the internet at http://www.serialATA.org using the “specs and design guidelines” link.

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