Western Digital VelociRaptor driver and firmware
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Product Specifications - Page 1
... with a built-in heat sink that keeps this powerful little drive extra cool when installed in high-performance desktop chassis.
Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF™)
Optimizes operation and performance when the drives are used in vibrationprone, multi-drive chassis.
NoTouch™ ramp load technology
The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the...
Product Overview - Page 2
... mounting frame with a built-in heat sink that keeps this powerful little drive extra cool when installed in high-performance desktop chassis.
NoTouch™ ramp load technology The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.
Pre-emptive Wear Leveling (PWL) Ensures...
User Manual - Page 2
... & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and
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Contacting WD Technical Support
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User Manual - Page 3
... for frequently asked questions and other common troubleshooting tips.
Compatibility
Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your hardware configuration and operating system.
System Requirements
• SATA interface connector on motherboard, or SATA controller card (sold separately) installed in an available 32-bit PCI expansion slot (2.1- or...
User Manual - Page 4
...the card to install the SATA host drivers.
5. Verify all cable connections. Replace and secure the system cover. Reconnect the power cord and power on the computer.
6. Follow the instructions below for your Windows operating system.
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User Manual - Page 5
... during bootup or in the SATA BIOS by disconnecting any other hard drives from the computer system until Windows has been completely installed on the desired hard drive.
Single Install: If your SATA controller supports RAID, you may need to define your drive in a RAID Array before Windows can detect the drive, even if the motherboard or system drivers are being loaded correctly. This is true even...
User Manual - Page 6
... Basic and Dynamic storage, see Answer ID 282 at http://support.wdc.com.
Partitioning/Formatting: Note: In two separate windows, on the right side of the screen, a graphical representation of the partitions on the installed hard drives is displayed. The top window is for viewing a drive's status, capacity, and file system. The bottom window displays a representation of the drives in the...
User Manual - Page 7
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However...