Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 60GB AT User manual

DiamondMax Plus9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT
Product Manual
October 30, 2003
Part Number: 1877

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These products are covered by or licensed under one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
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Before You Begin
Thank you for your interest in Maxtor hard disk drives. This manual provides technical infor-
mation for OEM engineers and systems integrators regarding the installation and use of
Maxtor hard drives. Drive repair should be performed only at an authorized repair center. For
repair information, contact the Maxtor Product Support Center at 1-800-2MAXTOR.
CAUTION:Maxtor hard drives are precision products. Failure to follow these precautions
and guidelines outlined here may lead to product failure, damage and invalidation
of all warranties.
1BEFORE unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electro-static discharge
(ESD) precautions, including personnel and equipment grounding. Stand-alone
drives are sensitive to ESD damage.
2BEFORE removing drives from their packing material, allow them to reach room
temperature.
3 During handling, NEVER drop, jar, or bump a drive.
4 Once a drive is removed from the Maxtor shipping container, IMMEDIATELY
secure the drive through its mounting holes within a chassis. Otherwise, store
the drive on a padded, grounded, antistatic surface.
5NEVER switch DC power onto the drive by plugging an electrically live DC source
cable into the drive's connector. NEVER connect a live bus to the drive's inter-
face connector.
6ELECTRICAL GROUNDING - For proper operation, the drive must be securely fas-
tened to a device bay that provides a suitable electrical ground to the drive base-
plate.
Please do not remove or cover up Maxtor factory-installed drive labels. They contain infor-
mation required should the drive ever need repair.Thank you for your interest in Maxtor hard
disk drives. This manual provides technical information for OEM engineers and systems inte-
grators regarding the installation and use of Maxtor hard drives. Drive repair should be per-
formed only at an authorized repair center. For repair information, contact the Maxtor
Customer Service Center at 800-2MAXTOR or 1-303-678-2015.
Corporate Headquarters:
500 McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas, California 95035
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Table of Content
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 MAXTOR CORPORATION ................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 AUDIENCE ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 MANUAL ORGANIZATION................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND CONVENTIONS ........................................................... 1-3
1.5 REFERENCES.................................. ......................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 KEY FEATURES..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS .................................................. 2-3
2.4 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3
INSTALLATION
3.1 SPACE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 3-2
3.3 HARDWARE OPTIONS ....................................................................................... 3-5
3.3.1 ATA Interface Connector ................................................................................. 3-5
3.3.2 ATA BUS ADAPTER ..................................................................................... 3-9
3.4 COMBINATION CONNECTOR (J1)................................................................... 3-9
3.4.1 DC Power (J1, Section A) .............................................................................. 3-11
3.4.2 External Drive Activity LED .......................................................................... 3-11
3.4.3 ATA Bus Interface Connector (J1, Section C) ................................................ 3-11
3.4.4 SATA (Serial ATA) Interface Connector ........................................................ 3-12
3.4.5 SATA BUS ADAPTER ................................................................................. 3-12
3.5 COMBINATION CONNECTOR (J1)................................................................. 3-13
3.5.1 DC Power (J1, Section A) .............................................................................. 3-14
3.5.2 ATA Bus Interface Connector (J1, Section C) ................................................ 3-16
3.6 MOUNTING......................................................................................................... 3-17
3.6.1 Orientation ..................................................................................................... 3-17
3.6.2 Clearance ....................................................................................................... 3-19
3.6.3 Ventilation ..................................................................................................... 3-19
3.7 FOR SYSTEMS WITH A MOTHERBOARD ATA/SATA ADAPTER ............. 3-20

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3.8 FOR SYSTEMS WITH AN ATA ADAPTER BOARD ....................................... 3-20
3.8.1 Adapter Board Installation ............................................................................... 3-20
3.9 TECHNIQUES IN DRIVE CONFIGURATION ................................................ 3-23
3.9.1 The 528-Megabytes Barrier ............................................................................3-23
3.9.2 The 8.4-Gigabytes Barrier ...............................................................................3-23
3.9.3 Operating system limitations ...........................................................................3-24
3.10 SYSTEM STARTUP AND OPERATION ........................................................... 3-24
Chapter 4
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 Models and Capacities ............................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Drive Configuration .................................................................................................. 4-1
4.3 Performance Specifications......................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Physical Dimensions .................................................................................................. 4-3
4.5 Power Requirements (60/80/120/160GB) ................................................................ 4-3
4.5.1Power Requirement (200GB) .....................................................................................4-3
4.6 Power Mode Definitions ........................................................................................... 4-4
4.7 EPA Energy Star Compliance .................................................................................... 4-4
4.8 Environmental Limits ................................................................................................ 4-5
4.9 Shock and Vibration .................................................................................................. 4-6
4.10 Reliability Specifications ............................................................................................ 4-7
4.11 EMC/EMI ................................................................................................................ 4-8
4.11.1 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions - EMC Compliance .........................4-8
4.11.2 Canadian Emissions Statement ..........................................................................4-8
4.12 Safety Regulatory Compliance................................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5
ATA BUS INTERFACE AND ATA COMMANDS
5.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 MECHANICAL INTERFACE ................................................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Signal Cable and Connector ..............................................................................5-1
5.3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE................................................................................... 5-1
5.3.1 ATA Bus Interface ............................................................................................5-1
5.4 REGISTER ADDRESS DECODING ..................................................................... 5-2
5.5 COMMAND INTERFACE..................................................................................... 5-2
5.5.1 General Feature Set ...........................................................................................5-2
5.5.2 Supported Commands ......................................................................................5-2
Chapter 6
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
6.1 Product Support/Technical Assistance/Customer Service .......................................... 6-1

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Appendix A
BREAKING THE 137 GIGABYTE STORAGE BARRIER 1
A.1 Breaking the 137 Gigabyte Storage Barrier ............................................................... A-1
A.1.1 History ............................................................................................................ A-1
A.1.2 Solving the 137 Gigabyte Capacity Barrier ....................................................... A-3
A.1.3 How is the Extension Implemented? ................................................................ A-3
A.1.4 What Do the Drives Need to Meet the Spec? .................................................. A-3
A.1.5 What Else is Involved? ..................................................................................... A-3
A.1.6 What is the Next Barrier? ................................................................................ A-4

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1 Mechanical Dimensions of Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 Hard Disk Drive .... 3-1
Figure 3-2 Single-Pack Shipping Container ................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-3 20-Pack Shipping Container ......................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-4 Jumper Locations on the ATA Interface Connector ...................................... 3-5
Figure 3-5 AT Connector and Jumper Location ............................................................ 3-8
Figure 3-6 J1 DC Power and ATA Bus Combination Connector ................................ 3-10
Figure 3-7 The SATA Interface Connector ................................................................. 3-12
Figure 3-8 Serial ATA PCB ......................................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3-9 Mounting Dimensions for the Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9
Hard Disk Drives ........................................................................................ 3-17
Figure 3-10 Mounting Screw Clearance for the Maxtor Hard Disk Drives ..................... 3-18
Figure 3-11 Drive Power Supply and ATA Bus Interface Cables .................................... 3-21
Figure 3-12 Completing the Drive Installation ............................................................... 3-22

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List of Tables
Table 3-1 AT Jumper Options .............................................................................................. 3-6
Table 3-2 J1 Power Connector, Section A .......................................................................... 3-11
Table 3-3 J1 Power Connector, Section A .......................................................................... 3-14
Table 3-4 Device plug connector pin definition .................................................................. 3-15
Table 3-5 Logical Addressing Format .................................................................................. 3-25
Table 5-1 Supported Commands........................................................................................... 5-2
Table 5-2 Identify Drive Command Parameters .................................................................... 5-5

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Maxtor Corporation
Maxtor corporation is one of the world’s largest suppliers of hard disk
drive products-products that help store the digital world for millions of
users. Maxtor products serve a range of markets, including personal and
entertainment, small office/home office, mid-sized business and
enterprise
Products
Maxtor storage products include drives and accessories for PC’s,
workstations, RAID products, enterprise applications, enterprise servers,
high-end systems, consumer electronics and personal storage.
Support
Maxtor provides a variety of consumer support options, all designed to
make sure the user gets fast, helpful, accurate information to help resolve
any difficulties. These options include a broad, searchable knowledge
base of FAQ’s, product manuals, installation guides, information on
previously resolved problems, software downloads, and contact by
phone or E-mail with a support person. For more information, visit
www.maxtor.com/en/support.
1.2 Audience
The DiamondMax Plus 9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT product manual is
intended for several audiences. These audiences include: the end user,
installer, developer, consumer electronics and personal computer original
equipment manufacturer (CE/PC,OEM),and distributor. The manual
provides information about installation, principles of operation, interface
command implementation, and maintenance.
The DiamondMax Plus 9 family of drives provide a high-quality, low cost,
market leading 80 GB per disk products to serve the consumer and
mainstream commercial markets, as well as the consumer electronics
market.

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1.3 MANUAL 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 – ATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands
• Chapter 6 – Service and Support
• Appendix A – Breaking the 137-Gigabyte Storage Barrier
1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND CONVENTIONS
In the Glossary at the back of this manual, you can find definitions for
many of the terms used in this manual. In addition, the following
abbreviations are used in this manual:
• ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
• ATA advanced technology attachment
• bpi bits per inch
• DA Double Amplitude(represents pk-pk shaker
displacement)
• dB decibels
• dBA decibels, A weighted
• DPS Data Protection System
• SPS Shock Protection System
• ECC error correcting code
• Kfci thousands of flux changes per inch
•Hz hertz
• KB kilobytes
• LSB least significant bit
• mA milliamperes

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• MB megabytes (1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes when referring
to disk transfer rates or storage capacities and
1,048,576 bytes in all other cases)
• Mb/s megabits per second
• MB/s megabytes per second
• MHz megahertz
• ms milliseconds
• MSB most significant bit
• mV millivolts
• ns nanoseconds
• SATA Serial ATA Interface
• 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 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.

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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.
1.5 REFERENCES
For additional information about the ATA interface, refer to the latest
revision of the draft standard on the internet at http://www.t13.org/
using the link under “1410D AT Attachment - 6 with Packet Interface
(ATA/ATAPI - 6).”

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Chapter 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter summarizes the general functions and key features of the
DiamondMax Plus9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT hard disk drives, as well
as the applicable standards and regulations.
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Maxtor’s DiamondMax Plus9 hard disk drives are part of a family of high
performance, 1-inch-high hard disk drives manufactured to meet the
highest product quality standards.
These hard disk drives use nonremovable, 3 1/2-inch hard disks and
are available with the ATA interface.
The DiamondMax Plus9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT hard disk drives
feature an embedded hard disk drive controller, and use ATA commands
to optimize system performance. Because the drive manages media
defects and error recovery internally, these operations are fully
transparent to the user.
The innovative design of the Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 hard disk drives
incorporate leading edge technologies such as Ultra ATA/133, Serial ATA
Option with transfer speeds up to 150 MB/second, Advanced Cache
Management, Shock Protection System™ (SPS), Data Protection System
(DPS) and Quiet Drive Technology (QDT). These enhanced technologies
enable Maxtor to produce a family of high-performance, high-reliability
drives.
2.2 KEY FEATURES
The DiamondMax Plus9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT hard disk drives
include the following key features:
General
• Low profile, 1-inch height
• Industry standard 3 1/2-inch form factor
•EmulationofIBM
®PC AT®task file register, and all AT fixed disk
commands
• Windows NT and 9X Certification

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Performance
• Average seek time of <9.3 ms
• Average rotational latency of 4.18 ms
• New Ultra ATA interface with Maxtor-patented Ultra ATA/133
protocol supporting burst data transfer rates of 133MB/s
• Serial ATA interface with transfer speeds up to 150MB per second
• 2 MB and 8MB Cache buffer with 1.9MB (approximate) Advance
Cache Management (ACM)
• Look-ahead DiskCache feature with continuous prefetch and
WriteCache write-buffering capabilities
• AutoTask Register update, Multi-block AutoRead, and Multi-block
AutoWrite features in a custom ASIC
• Read-on-arrival firmware
• Quadruple-burst ECC, and double burst ECC on-the-fly
• 1:1 interleave on read/write operations
• Support of all standard ATA data transfer modes with PIO mode 4
and multiword DMA mode 2, and Ultra DMA modes 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 and 6
• Adaptive cache segmentation
• 100% FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing Motors)
Reliability
• Automatic retry on read errors
• 320-bit, non-interleaved Reed-Solomon Error Correcting Code
(ECC), with cross checking correction up to fifteen separate bursts
of 10 bits each totalling up to 150 bits in length
• S.M.A.R.T. 4 (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology)
• Transparent media defect mapping
• High performance, in-line defective sector skipping
• Reassignment of defective sectors discovered in the field, without
reformatting
• Shock Protection System to reduce handling induced failures
• Data Protection System to verify drive integrity
• Quiet Drive Technology (QDT)
Versatility

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• Power saving modes
• Downloadable firmware
• Cable select feature
• Ability to daisy-chain two drives on the interface
2.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Maxtor Corporation’s disk drive products meet all domestic and
international product safety regulatory compliance requirements.
Maxtor’s disk drive products conform to the following specifically marked
Product Safety Standards:
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1950. This
certificate is a category certification pertaining to all 3.5-inch
series drives models.
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard C.22.2 No.
1950. This certificate is a category certification pertaining to
all 3.5-inch series drives models.
• TUV Rheinland Standard EN60 950. This certificate is a
category certification pertaining to all 3.5-inch series drives
models.
Product EMI/EMS Qualifications:
• CE Mark authorization is granted by TUV Rheinland in
compliance with our qualifying under EN 55022:1994 and EN
50082-1:1997.
• C-Tick Mark is an Australian authorization marked noted on
Maxtor’s disk drive products. The mark proves conformity to
the regulatory compliance document AS/NZS 3548: 1995
and BS EN 55022: 1995.
• Maxtor’s disk drives are designed as a separate subassembly that
conforms to the FCC Rules for Radiated and Conducted emissions,
Part 15 Subpart J; Class B when installed in a given computer
system.
• Approval from Taiwan BSMI. Number: 3892A638
2.4 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 hard disk drives are compatible with the
IBM PC AT, and other computers that are compatible with the IBM PC
AT. It connects to the PC either by means of a third-party IDE-compatible
adapter board, or by plugging a cable from the drive directly into a PC
motherboard that supplies an ATA interface.

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Chapter 3
INSTALLATION
This chapter explains how to unpack, configure, mount, and connect the
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT hard disk drive
prior to operation. It also explains how to start up and operate the drive.
3.1 SPACE REQUIREMENTS
The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 hard disk drives are shipped without a
faceplate. Figure 3-1 shows the external dimensions of the Maxtor
DiamondMax Plus9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT drives.
Figure 3-1 Mechanical Dimensions of Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 Hard Disk Drive

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3.2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open the shipping container and remove the packing assembly
that contains the drive.
2. Remove the drive from the packing assembly.
3. When you are ready to install the drive, remove it from the ESD
bag.
CAUTION: The maximum limits for physical shock can be exceeded if the
drive is not handled properly. Special care should be
taken not to bump or drop the drive. It is highly recommended
that Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 drives are not stacked or placed
on any hard surface after they are unpacked. Such handling could
cause media damage.
CAUTION: During shipment and handling, the antistatic electrostatic dis-
charge (ESD) bag prevents electronic component
damage due to electrostatic discharge. To avoid accidental dam-
age to the drive, do not use a sharp instrument to open the ESD
bag and do not touch PCB components. Save the packing mate-
rials for possible future use.

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Figure 3-2 shows the shipping container for a single Maxtor
DiamondMax Plus9 hard disk drive. Figure 3-3 shows the shipping
container for a 20 pack of Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 hard drives.
Figure 3-2 Single-Pack Shipping Container

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Figure 3-3 20-Pack Shipping Container
20-pack cover
20-pack tray
Product in sealed
static shielding bag
BC label (facing up)
Sleeve
Carton
C
arton tape