Summary, Command Name Command Code Parameters Used | Maxtor VL 17

HOST SOFTWARE INTERFACE

Summary

COMMAND NAME	COMMAND CODE									PARAMETERS USED

		b7	b6	b5	b4	b3	b2	b1	b0		F	SC	SN	C	SDH

Recalibrate		0	0	0	1	x	x	x	x		N	N	N	N	D

Read Sector(s)		0	0	1	0	0	0	L	x		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Read DMA		1	1	0	0	1	0	0	x		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Write Sector(s)		0	0	1	1	0	0	L	x		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Write DMA		1	1	0	0	1	0	1	x		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Write Verify Sector(s)		0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Read Verify Sector(s)		0	1	0	0	0	0	0	x		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Format Track		0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0		N	N	N	Y	Y

Seek		0	1	1	1	x	x	x	x		N	N	Y	Y	Y

Execute Diagnostic		1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		N	N	N	N	D

Initialize Parameters		1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1		N	Y	N	N	Y

Read Sector Buffer		1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0		N	N	N	N	D

Write Sector Buffer		1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0		N	N	N	N	D

Identify Drive		1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0		N	N	N	N	D

Set Features		1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1		Y	N	N	N	D

Read Multiple		1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Write Multiple		1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1		N	Y	Y	Y	Y

Set Multiple Mode		1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0		N	Y	N	N	D

TIMER VALUE	TIME-OUT PERIOD
0	Time-out disabled
1 - 240	(value * 5) seconds
241 - 251	((value - 240) * 30) minutes
252	21 minutes
253	Vendor unique period = 10 hours
254	Reserved
255	21 minutes, 15 seconds

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Maxtor VL 17 manual Summary, Command Name Command Code Parameters Used, Timer Value TIME-OUT Period

Contents

HA RD Drive Produc T MA Nual DiamondMaxVL REV EC no Section Description Date Before You Begin U T I O N Contents Product Specifications Handling and Installation AT Interface Description Host Software Interface Service and Support Interface CommandsGlossary Figures Manual Organization IntroductionMaxtor Corporation Abbreviations Key Words Signal ConventionsConventions Numbering DiamondMax VL 17 Key Features Product Description Product Features Functional / Interface Logical Block Addressing On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code ECCDefect Management Zone DMZ Cache Management Major HDA Components Cylinder Limitation Subsystem ConfigurationJumper Location/Configuration Dual Drive Support Performance Specifications Product SpecificationsDrive Configuration Models and Capacities Physical Dimensions Parameter Standard Metric EPA Energy Star Compliance Power RequirementsPower Mode Definitions Environmental Limits Reliability Specifications Shock and Vibration Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions EMC Compliance Safety Regulatory ComplianceCanadian Emissions Statement Pre-formatted Drive Handling and InstallationHard Drive Handling Precautions Important Notice Unpacking and Inspection Multi-pack Shipping Container Recommended Mounting Configuration Physical InstallationRepacking System Requirements Handling PrecautionsTools for Installation Drive Identification Information General Requirements Hard Drive Identification Installing in a Device Bay Systems Using Cable SelectInstalling 5.25-inch Mounting Brackets and Rails Mounting Drive in System Attaching Interface and Power Cables Attaching System Cables Setting the Bios Cmos System SetupBios Cmos Parameters Hard Drive Preparation System Hangs During Boot AT Interface Description Interface ConnectorPIN Signal Pin Description Summary PIN Name Signal Name Signal Description Pin Description Table Timing Parameters Mode PIO Timing DMA Timing Mode MIN MAX Ultra DMA Timing 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 Host Software Interface Error RegisterFeatures Register Task File Registers Cylinder Number Registers Sector Count RegisterSector Number Register Device/Head Register Command Register Timer Value TIME-OUT Period Command Name Command Code Parameters UsedSummary Device Control Register Control Diagnostic RegistersAlternate Status Register Digital Input Register Reset Handling Reset and Interrupt HandlingInterrupt Handling Interface Commands Set Feature Commands Read Sectors Read CommandsRead Verify Sectors Read DMA Read Multiple Write Sectors Write CommandsSet Multiple Mode Write Verify Sectors Write Multiple Write DMA Set 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 Error Code Description Seek, Format and Diagnostic CommandsExecute Drive Diagnostic Format Track A.R.T. Command Set Execute S.M.A.R.T No Quibble Service Service and SupportService Policy Support Customer Service MaxFax ServiceInternet Access Time Glossary Cylinder Zero Gigabyte GB Logical Block Addressing Read Gate Signal THIN-FILM Media