Western Digital Computer Hard Drive User manual

Western Digital
Hard Drive Installation Guide

Western Digital
EIDE Hard Drive
Installation Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - i
Table of Contents
1 Before Getting Started
Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Gather These Materials and Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking and Handling Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Record Your Hard Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Backup Your Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Open Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Install the Hard Drive without a Controller Card
Determine Appropriate Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Set the Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cable Select Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Single Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Master/Slave Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install the Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Register Your Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Install the Hard Drive with a Controller Card
Set the Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Controller Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the Ultra ATA Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set Up and Copy Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Register Your Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
14 Data Lifeguard Install Software
Operating System Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disabling Floppy Boot Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Data Lifeguard Install Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. Partition and Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B. Drive to Drive Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
C. Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
19 Data Lifeguard Tools
Data Lifeguard Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
When to use Data Lifeguard Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Data Lifeguard Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Data Lifeguard BIOS Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Using Data Lifeguard BIOS Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Data Lifeguard Ultra ATA Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Data Lifeguard Ultra ATA Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
23 Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System
24 Troubleshooting
Operating System and BIOS Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
137.4 GB Barrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
32 GB Barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.4 GB Barrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95/98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Alternate Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Western Digital Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
30 Appendix
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Agency Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Federal Communication Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Underwriters Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Canadian Standards Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TUV Essen Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CE Compliance For Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Radio Frequency Interference Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CSA Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Obtaining Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Return Material Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Duration of Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Other Warranty Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disclaimer of Warranties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Your Use of the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Limitation of Remedies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Limitation of Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
No Consequential or Other Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Online Warranty Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Extended Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

WESTERN DIGITAL HARD DRIVE
BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 1
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Before Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing a Western Digital hard drive. This installation manual provides
instructional steps and corresponding illustrations to make the installation process of your
new hard drive as quick and easy as possible. For all the latest news and product updates, visit
our Web site at www.westerndigital.com.
Kit Contents
!Western Digital IDE hard drive
!IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80 conductor)
!Mounting screws and jumper shunt
!Quick Install poster
!Data Lifeguard™Tools software diskette
Hard drives larger than 137 GB include the following items:
!Ultra ATA controller card
!Ultra ATA drivers diskette
Gather These Materials and Tools
!Computer system manual
!Operating system manual
!Operating system installation diskette or CD
!Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers
Unpacking and Handling Procedures
Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with care during
unpacking and installation. Hard drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock and
vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be aware of the following precautions when
unpacking and installing your Western Digital hard drive.
!Do not unpack your hard drive until you are ready to install it. Your hard drive is
packaged in a static shielding bag. Use this bag to place your hard drive in after
unpacking.
!Save the packing materials in case you need to return your hard drive. Your warranty will
be void if your returned hard drive is shipped in anything other than the original
packaging or Western Digital approved materials.
!To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer
before handling the harddrive. Articlesof clothing generate static electricity. Do not allow
clothing to come in direct contact with the hard drive or circuit board components.
!Handle the hard drive bythe sides only. Avoid touching the circuit board components on
the bottom of the hard drive.
!Do not drop, shake, or knock down the hard drive.
!Do not stack hard drives or stand your Western Digital hard drive on its edge.
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Record Your Hard Drive Information
In the table that follows, write down the serial number, model number, and date code listed
on your new Western Digital hard drive. The complete serial number, model number, and
date code are on the large label at the top of the drive. Please see the illustrations below.
Backup Your Data
Before performing any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing
hard drive before installing your new Western Digital hard drive. Most operating systems
include a backup utility. Refer to your operating system or utilities documentation for
procedures.
Open Your Computer
1. Power down the computer.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the computer system outside cover (refer to your computer system manual for
instructions).
CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels from the
drive; these actions will void the warranty.
Serial Number:
Model Number: Date Code:
IMPORTANT: If your Western Digital hard drive kit came with an Ultra ATA
controller card, proceed to page 7. If not, continue with the instructions in the
next section.

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Install the Hard Drive without a Controller Card
Determine Appropriate Drive Configuration
The default jumper setting for Western Digital hard drives is Cable Select (CSEL). However,
not all computer systems and motherboards support this setting. You will first need to
determine whether your system or motherboard supports Cable Select as follows:
1. If your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, we recommend using
the Master/Slave configuration.
2. If there is an existing IDE device installed, check the jumper settings to see if it is
configured for Cable Select. If it is, then your system supports Cable Select.
3. If the IDE device installed is not configured for Cable Select or if you do not have an IDE
device installed in your computer, check your system documentation or contact your
system/motherboard manufacturer to determine if Cable Select is supported.
Set the Jumpers
Jumper settings are used to determine the order in which IDE devices (i.e. hard drives,
CD-ROM drive, etc.), attached to a single cable, are detected by the system.
Western Digital IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the 40-pin IDE
connector on the hard drive. After you have determined the appropriate drive configuration,
you must jumper the drive(s) accordingly. Identify the procedure that corresponds to your
configuration.
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Cable Select Configuration
Cable Select requires a special cable (included in your kit). If your system supports Cable
Select, there is no need to reposition the jumper shunt on the drive. If you are installing your
new Western Digital hard drive with an existing IDE drive on the cable, make sure that the
other drive is also jumpered as Cable Select. If your system does not support Cable Select or if
you are uncertain, use the Master/Slave configuration.
Standard Jumper Settings
If you determined that your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, use
the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital IDE hard drive.
NOTE: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the same jumper configurations. If you are
installing your new Western Digital hard drive along with a non Western Digital hard
drive, obtain jumper setting information from the original hard drive manufacturer.
Single Configuration
Single - Installing the new drive as the only drive in the system:
If installing your new Western Digitalhard drive as the only IDEdevice onthe cable, then
move the jumper shunt on the drive to pins 4 and 6.
Master/Slave Configuration
To set up the Master/Slave configuration, one device onthe cable mustbe jumpered as Master
(designated as the primary device) and the other jumpered as Slave (designated as the
secondary device).
Ifmultiple IDEportsareused, eachporthasitsown Master/Slaveconfiguration.The primary
IDE port is ordered first, then the secondary, and so forth. Therefore, it is possible to have
two Master drives and two Slave drives.
Master - Installing the new drive as the primary drive:
If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the Master drive on the cable with two
IDE devices, then move the jumper on the drive to pins 5 and 6. Next configure the
jumper on the other IDE device as Slave.
Slave - Installing the new drive as the secondary drive:
If installing your new Western Digital hard drive as the secondary drive on the cable with
two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the drive to pins 3 and 4. Next configure the
jumper on the other IDE device as Master.

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Install the Hard Drive
1. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to the Hard Drive(s).
a) If installing the hard drive as the only drive on the cable:
Connect the black connector of the IDE interface cable to the drive.
b) If installing two drives on the same IDE interface cable:
Configure the bootable drive as Master and the other drive as Slave; then connect the
Master drive to the black connector of the IDE interface cable and the Slave drive to the
gray connector.
2. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to the Motherboard: Attach the blue end of the IDE
interface cable to the 40-pin connector on the motherboard. Match pin 1 on the IDE
interface cable to the connector on the motherboard..
3. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attach the computer system power supply cable to
the 4-pinpower connector on the back of your new Western Digitalhard drive. The 4-pin
connector is keyed to ensure proper insertion.
IMPORTANT: Your new Western Digital hard drive must be installed using the
40-pin, 80 conductor cable included in the kit.

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4. Secure the Hard Drive:
a) If securing the hard drive in a 3.5-inch drive bay,
Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available drive bay (typically adjacent to the
floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided. Mounting brackets are not
required.
NOTE: For proper grounding, be sure to use all four screws.
b) If securing the hard drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay,
You will first need to install 5.25-inch mounting hardware in order to properly mount
the hard drive. If you do not have mounting brackets contact your system manufacturer
or your local computer dealer or call Western Digital technical support.
Power On Your Computer
1. Replace the system cover, reconnect the power cord, and power on the system. At startup,
the computer will display all the devices detected on the system.
2. If the drive you installed is not detected, restart the computer.
3. At startup, run the CMOS Setup program. Refer to your system manual for instructions.
4. Select Auto Config drive type.
5. Enable LBA or Translation. Most systems manufactured after 1995 support LBA.
6. This concludes the hard drive installation process.
7. To set up and copy files, proceed to "Data Lifeguard Install Software" page 14.
Register Your Product
Take advantage of Western Digital special offers and product updates by registering your new
hard drive online at www.wdc.com/products/registration.

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Install the Hard Drive with a Controller Card
Set the Jumpers
The default setting for your new Western Digital hard drive is Cable Select (CSEL), which
requires a special cable (included in your kit). However, the Ultra ATA controller card does
not support this setting. To use the Ultra ATA controller card with your new Western Digital
hard drive, you mustchange the jumper setting. The appropriate jumper setting foryournew
hard drive will vary depending on your drive configuration. Identify your drive configuration
and jumper your new Western Digital hard drive to the recommended setting.
NOTE: Both Master/Slave and Cable Select configurations refer to having multiple
devices attached to thesameIDE interface cable. Ifyou are connecting only one device to
the IDE interface cable, then the device is considered to be a Single drive.
Western Digital IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the 40-pin IDE
connector on the hard drive.
IMPORTANT: This sections applies to the Western Digital hard drives that
came with an Ultra ATA controller card. If your hard drivekit did not come with
a controller card, you must follow the procedures on page 3.
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Install the Controller Card
The Western Digital Ultra ATA controller card fits into any available 32-bit PCI (must be
PCI 2.1 or 2.2 compliant) expansion slot on your system motherboard.
1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the system, and remove the outside
cover.
2. Remove the outside slot cover of an available 32-bit PCI slot on the motherboard.
3. Install the controller card into the open slot. Handle the controller by the sides only to
avoid touching the circuit board components.
4. Secure the controller card bracket to the system case.
NOTE: If you wish to connect the hard drive activity LED to your new Western Digital
hard drive, refer to your system manual for instructions.
Install the Hard Drive
IMPORTANT (Windows NT 4.x/2000/XP Users Only): Hard drives
connected to the Ultra ATA controller card will not boot into the Windows
operating system without driver support. Ifyou wishto use yourcurrent bootable
hard drive withan existing Windows operating system on the controller card, you
must first install the drivers onto the old drive prior to installing your new
Western Digital hard drive. Proceed to "Install Ultra ATA Drivers" on page 11.
IMPORTANT: Your new Western Digital hard drive must be installed using the
40-pin, 80 conductor cable included in the kit.

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1. Connect the IDE Interface Cable to Hard Drive(s):
a) If installing the hard drive as the only device on the cable,
Connect the black connector of the IDE interface cable to the drive and connect the
blue end of the IDE interface cable to the IDE connector (IDE 1) on the controller card.
Proceed to step 3.
b) If installing two drives on the same IDE interface cable,
-Configure your new Western Digital hard drive as Master and the other drive as Slave.
-Connect the black connector to the new IDE interface cable to the Master drive.
-Connect the grey connector to the Slave drive.
-Connect the blue end of the new IDE interface cable to the IDE connector (IDE 1) on
the controller card.
2. Connect the Power Supply Cable: Attachthecomputersystempower supplycable tothe
4-pin power connector on the back of your new Western Digital hard drive. The 4-pin
connector is keyed to ensure proper insertion.
3. Secure the Hard Drive:
a) If securing the hard drive in a 3.5-inch drive bay,
Secure the Western Digital hard drive in an available drive bay (typically adjacent to the
floppy disk drive) using the four mounting screws provided. Mounting brackets are not
required.
NOTE: For proper grounding, be sure to use ALL FOUR screws.

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b) If securing the hard drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay,
You will first need to install 5.25-inch mounting hardware in order to properly mount
the hard drive. If you do not have mounting brackets contact your system manufacturer
or your local computer dealer or call Western Digital technical support.
4. Reconnect the power cord and power on the computer: Make sure that the controller
card is properly seated before powering on the computer.

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Install the Ultra ATA Drivers
Driver installation instructions will vary depending on your operating system, whether the
operating system is already installed or is a new install. Locate the appropriate procedure for
your own operating system setup and carefully follow the directions.
I. Using data from an existing drive with Windows NT 4.x/2000/XP already installed
1. After installing the Ultra ATA controller card and rebooting your system, a New
Hardware Found dialog box will appear. Choose Add New Hardware Wizard from the
list, then press Enter.
2. Choose the SCSI Controller from the hardware list that appears in the menu.
3. In the Install Drivers dialog box, select Have Disk.
4. When prompted, insert the Ultra ATA drivers diskette into the floppy disk drive.
5. When the dialog box appears, select Win2000 Ultra TX2 IDE Controller from the list
and click Enter.
6. Follow the onscreen directions, then Windows will restart or shutdown for the driver
installation to take effect.
II. Using data from an existing drive with Windows 98/Me already installed
1. After installing the Ultra ATA controller card and connecting your Western Digital hard
drive, power up the system and boot into Windows.
2. The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear, indicating that a PCI Mass Storage
Controller has been found.
3. Click Next, and when prompted, choose Search for a better driver than the one your
device is using now.
4. Click Next and select Specify a location.
5. Insert the the Ultra ATA drivers diskette into the floppy disk drive.
6. Click Next. A message informing you that "Windows has found Win9x-ME Ultra TX2
IDE Controller" should appear.
7. Click Next, then Finish, then Yes when asked to restart computer to finish drivers
installation.
IMPORTANT: If you wish to move the boot drive with an existing Windows OS
to the controller card, load the Ultra ATA drivers on this drive while it is still
connected to the existing hard drive controller on the system motherboard. Do
not connect any hard drives to the controller card before completing this step.

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III. New Install - Windows NT 4.x/2000/XP
1. Choose from the following media types to install Windows.
a) Floppy Install:Boot the computer with the Windows installation diskettes.
b) Floppy-less Install: Boot from the diskette and type WINNT. After files have been
copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, press F6 after the message "Setup is
inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration..." appears.
c) CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM disk and press F6 after the message "Press
F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.
2. Press Sto specify an additional device at the "Windows 2000 Setup" window.
3. Select Promise Ultra TX2 Controller from the list and click Enter.
4. When prompted, insert the Ultra ATA drivers diskette into the floppy disk drive.
5. Follow the onscreen directions to install driver files and to continue Windows installation.
6. If your new Western Digital hard drive is the only drive installed in your system, replace
your system cover and this concludes the hard drive installation process. Otherwise,
proceed to "Set Up and Copy Files" on page 13.
IV. NewInstall - Windows 98/Me
1. After installing the Ultra ATA controller card, boot to the Data Lifeguard Tools diskette
and follow the onscreen directions to configure the hard drive.
2. Install Windows 98/Me.
3. After installation, go the Start menu, select Settings, and click on Control Panel.
4. In the Control Panel window, double-click on the System icon, and select the Device
Manager tab.
5. In the hierarchical display under "Other Devices" is a listing for PCI Mass Storage
Controller. Select it and click on the Properties button.
6. Select the Drivers tab in the Properties window, choose Update Driver and then click
Next.
7. Select Search for a better driver than the one your device is using new (Recommended),
and click Next.
8. When prompted, insert the the Ultra ATA drivers diskette into the floppy disk drive.
9. Click Next. A message informing you that Windows has found Win9x-ME Ultra TX2
IDE Controller should appear.
10. Click Next, then Finish, then Yes when asked to restart computer to finish drivers
installation.
11. If your new Western Digital hard drive is the only drive installed in your system, replace
your system cover and this concludes the hard drive installation process. Otherwise
proceed to "Set Up and Copy Files" on page 13.

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Set Up and Copy Files
NOTE: This section applies only if you have an existing hard drive connected to your
computer.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the power cord.
2. Disconnect the old drive and old IDE interface cable from the motherboard.
3. Verify that the old drive is jumpered as Slave.
4. Locate the new IDE interfacecable thatis connectedto the new drive and connect itsgray
end to the old drive. Both drives are now connected to the controller card.
5. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools diskette into the floppy drive.
6. Reconnect the power cord and power on the computer. The system will boot to the
diskette.
7. At the introduction screen, select Install Drive and follow the instructions as prompted.
8. Accept the license agreement and select Drive to Drive Copy, then Entire Drive.
9. Choose your old hard drive as the Source and your new Western Digital drive on the
Ultra ATA controller card bus as the Destination.
10. Select Automatically Resize Partitions and click Finish.
11. Replace your system cover and restart the system when prompted. This concludes the
hard drive installation process.
Register Your Product
Take advantage of Western Digital special offers and product updates by registering your new
hard drive online at www.wdc.com/products/registration.
IMPORTANT: If you wish to remove your old drive at this time, you must
change the jumper setting on your new Western Digital hard drive to Single.
Refer to "Set the Jumpers" on page 7 for instructions to jumper your hard drive.
If you prefer to keep your old hard drive and use it as additional storage, make
sure that your new Western Digital hard drive and operating system are working
properly. Once you are certain and satisfied with the operation of the new drive,
back up your old drive and delete its contents.

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Data Lifeguard Install Software
The Data Lifeguard Install software included on the Data Lifeguard Tools diskette that ships
with your Western Digital hard drive serves to:
!Copy the contents of an existing hard drive onto your new hard drive.
!Copy system files needed to boot your new hard drive.
!Partition and format your new hard drive.
!Overcome the 137 GB, 32 GB, and 8.4 GB system BIOS limitations.
Operating System Compatibility
Your new Western Digital hard drives supports the following operating systems:
!Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0
!Windows Me and Windows 98 (all versions)
!Macintosh OS 8.6 or later (for drives smaller than 137 GB)
Data Lifeguard Install software can be used with the following operating systems:
!Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0
!Windows Me and Windows 98 (all versions)
Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must tell the system what type of
hardware you are using. This is referred to as “configuring the system BIOS.” Your computer
system provides an initial setup utility (CMOS Setup) for that purpose.
Each system BIOS is different. The information supplied here is not meant to be followed
step-by-step but is provided as a guideline. Refer to your system manual for details.
If you have an older system, it may be necessary for you to upgrade your system BIOS, install
an ATA controller card, or use the included Data Lifeguard Tools software to access the full
capacity of your hard drive (see "Operating System and System BIOS Limitations" on
page 24).
WARNING: Using an operating system not listedbelow could result in data loss.
IMPORTANT: The most current versionof Data LifeguardTools can be used to
partitionand format withmost ATA controller cards. However, in some casesyou
may need to use FDISK to complete drive setup. To download the last version of
Data Lifeguard Tools, go to support.wdc.com.
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Consider the following capacity points and dates:
To configure your system BIOS:
1. Enter your CMOS setup program (sometimes called the Setup program). Systems vary,
but pressing one of these keys should gain access to your CMOS setup: F1, F2, or Delete.
Refer to your system manual for instructions.
NOTE: During your system boot, a message is typically displayed after the memory count
indicating how to enter Setup. If your system does not respond (locks up) on initial boot,
see "Alternate Jumper Settings" on page 26.
2. Find any IDE Autodetection option that may be present in your BIOS. If given a choice,
select the LBA option and enable it. In some cases, LBA will be an option under IDE
Translation Mode. In other systems, Autodetection is preselected.
3. Enable options such as LBA orTranslation Mode available inmostcurrentsystemBIOSs.
If you do not have either option, you must use Data Lifeguard Install to install your new
hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard
BIOS that supports the full drive capacity.
NOTE: If your system BIOS does not have an auto config drive type or does not show full
capacity, disable LBA, select User Defined, and enter 1023 cylinders, 16 heads, and 63
sectors for the drive parameters. Selecting User Defined ensures that the Data Lifeguard
Install software will install on your system.
If your system BIOS does not have auto config or User Defined, select Type 9. Selecting
Type 9 ensures that Data Lifeguard Install will install on your system.
Installing the Hard Drive with Windows NT 4.x/2000/XP
The Data Lifeguard Install software is not needed to install your new Western Digital hard
drive under the following operating systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows
NT 4.0. However, it may be used to determine whether the BIOS of your computer system
will support the full capacity of your new hard drive. Please boot from the Data Lifeguard
Tools diskette and follow the recommendations for BIOS support and, if necessary, proceed
with the installation after upgrading your BIOS.
Install a Single Hard Drive:
1. Boot to Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.0
2. Follow the directions in the installation prompt.
System BIOS Dates BIOS Support Issues
Prior to August 1994 May not support hard drives larger than 528 MB
Prior to February 1996 May not support hard drives larger than 2.1 GB
Prior to January 1998 May not support hard drives larger than 8.4 GB
Prior to June 1999 May not support hard drives larger than 32 GB

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Install an Additional Hard Drive in Windows:
Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and point to Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
Administrative Tools.
2. Double-click on the Computer Management icon and select Disk Management on the
left side.
3. Right-click on your new hard drive and proceed with partitioning and formatting.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button and point to Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools.
2. Double-click on the Computer Management icon and select Disk Management on the
left side.
3. Right-click on your new hard drive to proceed with partitioning and formatting.
Windows NT
1. Click the Start button and point to Programs > Administrative Tools > Computer
Management.
2. Select Disk Management on the left side.
3. Right-click on your new hard drive to proceed with partitioning and formatting.
Disabling Floppy Boot Protection
1. After the installation, reboot or power on your system with the Data Lifeguard Tools
diskette in your floppy disk drive.
2. Select Install Drive from the main menu and click Next.
3. At the main menu of Install, select Advanced Options and click Next.
4. Select EZ-BIOS Setup from the Advanced Options menu and highlight the appropriate
hard drive.
5. Click on EZ-BIOS settings at the bottom of the screen.
6. Click the button next to Floppy Boot Protection to disable.
7. Select Apply settings and click Done.
8. Exit Data Lifeguard Install and remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive.
9. Reboot your system.