Introduction
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter gives an overview of the contents of this manual, including the intended audience, how the manual is organized, terminology, conventions, and references.
1.1AUDIENCE
The QuickView 400/500 Serial ATA hard disk drive product manual is intended for several audiences. These audiences will include: the end user, installers, developers, consumer electronics and personal computer original equipment manufacturers (CE/ PC OEM), and distributors. This manual provides information about installation, principles of operation, interface command implementation, service and support.
1.2MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual is organized into the following chapters:
•Chapter 1 – Introduction
•Chapter 2 – General Description
•Chapter 3 – Installation
•Chapter 4 – Product Specifications
•Chapter 5 – SATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands
•Chapter 6 – Service and Support
•Appendix A – Breaking the
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