User manual WESTERN DIGITAL WD CAVIAR SE QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] Hard drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be aware of the following precautions: · This product contains no user-serviceable parts; refer servicing to WD authorized personnel only. · Do not unpack your hard drive until you are ready to install it. · To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer before handling the hard drive. [. . . ] To mount the hard drive in your Macintosh, follow the instructions from your Apple Setup Guide. Note: Cable Select mode is not supported by Macintosh's built-in IDE/ATA controller. You must use the Master/Slave jumper setting. Figure 5 Windows 2000 or XP: For advanced users, see "Alternate Setup" below. Windows 98SE or Me: If your hard drive is larger than 137 GB, you will need to use the DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools to maximize the full capacity of your drive. Autorun the CD to use the Windows version (Figure 5) or boot your system to the CD for the DOS version. Execute the Diskette Creator program on the Data Lifeguard Tools CD to create the diskette. Set up your new hard drive by carefully following the on-screen instructions. Select the Advanced Installation or Custom Partition option to create partitions during setup. At the end of the program, Data Lifeguard Tools will indicate a successful setup or provide further details. Alternate Setup Instructions for Windows 2000/XP Install a Single Hard Drive: 1. Click the Start button and point to Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools. Double-click on the Computer Management icon and select Disk Management on the left side. Right-click on your new hard drive to proceed with partitioning and formatting. -3- Troubleshooting If after carefully following the installation instructions you experience difficulties, read this section for suggestions for possible solutions or visit our website at support. wdc. com for a complete list of frequently asked questions before contacting WD Technical Support. Operating System and BIOS Limitations Operating systems and system BIOSs have separate limitations that are related to specific hard drive capacities that affect how your hard drive will be supported. For further information regarding operating system and BIOS limitations, visit our website at support. wdc. com or visit Microsoft® at support. microsoft. com. 137 GB Barrier 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs released before June 1999 stall with drives larger than 32 GB. If you are installing such a hard drive and your system stalls before floppy or hard drive boot can take place, your system BIOS may be incompatible with this drive. Follow these instructions only if your system stalls when adding a drive larger than 32 GB. Recommended Solution: Obtain a BIOS upgrade from your system or motherboard manufacturer. Jumper the hard drive to your desired configuration per the instructions in section 2 of this guide. Use the Data Lifeguard Tools software to access full hard drive capacity. Follow the setup instructions for your hard drive. Operating System Windows Millennium May exhibit the following problems FORMAT displays the size of partitions or logical drives larger than 64 GB incorrectly Microsoft Knowledge Base Article ID# Q263045 The previous standard for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing, which cannot recognize more than 137. 4 GB of storage. To overcome this capacity barrier, hard drives higher than this capacity have adopted a 48-bit addressing system which can be supported in newer computer systems with updated controller chips, BIOS codes, and operating system service packs. [. . . ] No Consequential or Other Damages WD has no liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. These include loss of recorded data, the cost of recovery of lost data, lost profits and the cost of the installation or removal of any Products, the installation of replacement Products, and any inspection, testing, or redesign caused by any defect or by the repair or replacement of products arising from a defect in any Product. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. [. . . ]