Maxtor DiamondMax10 80 Guide

DiamondMax 10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB
Serial ATA
February 16, 2006
Part Number: 000001914

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Before You Begin
Thank you for your interest in Maxtor Serial ATA hard disk drives. This manual provides technical infor-
mation for OEM engineers and systems integrators regarding the installation and use of Maxtor Serial ATA
hard drives. Please do not remove or cover up Maxtor factory-installed drive labels. They contain informa-
tion required should the drive ever need repair. 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 Serial ATA hard drives are precision products. Failure to follow these precautions and
guidelines outlined here may lead to product failure, damage and invalidation of all warran-
ties. Please refer to chapter 3 of this manual for more information on handling instructions.
1BEFORE unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precau-
tions, including personnel and equipment grounding. Stand-alone drives are sensitive to ESD
damage.
2BEFORE removing drives from their packing material, allow the hard drive 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 flat on a padded,
grounded, antistatic surface. NEVER stack hard drives. This may cause damage to the drive.

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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 Installing the Hard Drive in a Macintosh

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3.8 FOR SYSTEMS WITH A MOTHERBOARD ATA/SATA ADAPTER................ 3-20
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 ................................................................................................. 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

List of Figures
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Figure 3-1 DiamondMax 10 Serial ATA Hard Drive Dimensions ...................................3-1
Figure 3-2 Single-Pack Shipping Container ....................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3 20-Pack Shipping Container .........................................................................3-4
Figure 3-4 Data Transfer Rate Jumper Pin Options ........................................................3-5
Figure 3-5 Serial ATA Interface Connector ....................................................................3-5
Figure 3-6 Mounting Dimensions ..................................................................................3-9
Figure 3-7 Mounting Screw Clearance’s for the DiamondMax 10 SATA Disk Drive ... 3-11
Figure 3-8 Interface Connections .................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-9 Attaching the Cables to the Hard Drive ......................................................3-12
Figure 3-10 Completing the Drive Installation ...............................................................3-13

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List of Tables
Table 3-1 Device plug connector pin definition ................................................................... 3-9
Table 3-2 Logical Addressing Format................................................................................... 3-24
Table 5-1 Supported Commands........................................................................................... 5-2
Table 5-2 Identify Drive Command Parameters .................................................................... 5-5

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Introduction
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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 10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB Serial ATA 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 10 family of drives provide a high-quality, low cost, market
leading 100 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
• Bels sound power units
• bpi bits per inch
• DA double amplitude(represents pk-pk shaker displacement)
• dB decibels
• dBA decibels, A weighted
• DPS data protection system
• ECC error correcting code
• G/RMS G root means square
• Kfci thousands of flux changes per inch
•Hz hertz
•KB kilobytes
• LSB least significant bit
• mA milliamperes
• 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)

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• Mb/s megabits per second
• MB/s megabytes per second
• MHz megahertz
• ms milliseconds
• MSB most significant bit
• mV millivolts
• ns nanoseconds
• PC Personal Computer
• SATA serial ATA interface
• SPS shock protection system
• 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.
Naming Conventions:

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•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 “1532D
AT attachment-7 with packet interface (ATA/ATAPI)”
Additional information can be found on the Serial ATA working Group site at
http://www.serialata.org. Use the “spec and design guidelines” link

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Chapter 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter summarizes the general functions and key features of the DiamondMax
10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB Serial ATA hard disk drives, as well as the
applicable standards and regulations.
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Maxtor’s DiamondMax 10 Serial ATA 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.
The DiamondMax 10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB Serial ATA 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 10 hard disk drives incorporate
leading edge technologies with Serial ATA and 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 10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB Serial ATA hard disk drive
include the following key features:
General
• Low profile, 1-inch height
• Industry standard 3 1/2-inch form factor
• Emulation of IBM®PC AT®task file register, and all AT fixed disk commands
• Real Time Operating System Compliant
• Thin cables for easy routing and improved cooling
• 1 meter cable length for increased design and layout flexibility
• Connectors designed for blind mate and hot plug

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• Reduced pin count enables RAID scalability
• Complete software and driver transparent with Serial ATA
• Point-to-Point host to device connection
•Lowvoltages
• Interface power control features
• East installation/configuration (plug/play, no jumpers, no external terminators)
• Command optimization
• Native command queuing using first party DMA
Performance
• Average seek time of <9.0 ms
• Average rotational latency of 4.18 ms
• Serial ATA interface with transfer speeds up to 150MB per second
• 8MB and 16MB (250/300) Cache buffer
• Look-ahead DisCache 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
• Adaptive cache segmentation
• 100% FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing Motors)
Reliability
• Automatic retry on read errors
• 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)

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Versatility
• Power saving modes
• Downloadable firmware
• 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.
• The DiamondMax 10 product has been tested and found to be in compliance
with Korean Radio Research Laboratory (RRL) EMC requirements. The
product bears MIC mark/logo with certification number.
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: D33019.

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Installation
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Chapter 3
INSTALLATION
This chapter explains how to unpack, configure, mount, and connect the Maxtor
DiamondMax 10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB Serial ATA hard disk drive
prior to operation. It also explains how to start up, format, and operate the drive.
3.1 SPACE REQUIREMENTS
The DiamondMax 10 hard disk drives are shipped without a faceplate. Figure 3-1
shows the external dimensions of the DiamondMax 10 80/100/120/160/200/250/
300 Serial ATA hard drives. For more information please refer to chapter 4 for
product specifications.
Figure 3-1 DiamondMax 10 Serial ATA Hard Drive Dimensions

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3.2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Grounded wrist straps should be worn when opening the ESD bag.
2. Three layer runners should be installed on every table and bench where the
product is processed while still vulnerable to ESD.
3. Open the shipping container and remove the packing assembly that
contains the drive.
4. Remove the drive from the packing assembly.
5. Always handle the disk drive from the sides.
6. Do not touch the circuit board.
7. Never stack the disk drives on top of one another nor store them on their
sides.
8. 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 10 SATA 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.

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Figure 3-2 shows the shipping container for a single DiamondMax 10 Serial ATA
hard disk drive. Figure 3-3 shows the shipping container for a 20 pack of Maxtor
DiamondMax 10 Serial ATA hard drives.
Always save the packing materials in case you have to return the product.
Figure 3-2 Single-Pack Shipping Container