Western Digital Caviar WD1200JB User Manual

Internal Desktop
WD Caviar
®
SE
EIDE Hard Drive
Quick Install Guide

Western Digital Caviar WD1200JB Specifications

General

Capacity	120 GB
Cache	8 MB
RPM	7200 RPM
Average Seek Time	8.9 ms
Form Factor	3.5 inch
Transfer Rate	100 MB/s
Interface	ATA/100

Summary

Operating System Information

Installing Your New WD Hard Drive as an Upgrade

Guide to installing a new WD EIDE hard drive as an upgrade from a previously installed drive.

Windows XP and 2000 Installation

Instructions for installing large drives on Windows XP/2000 using Data Lifeguard Tools.

Windows 98SE and Me Installation

Advice for Windows 98SE/Me users regarding drives >137 GB.

Alternate Solution for Drive Capacity

Information on Intel drivers for BIOS support of drives larger than 137 GB.

Jumper and Installation Procedures

Setting Drive Jumpers (Cable Select)

Default jumper setting for WD EIDE drives using a 40-pin, 80-conductor cable.

Setting Drive Jumpers (Master/Slave/Single)

Standard jumper settings for Master/Slave or Single drive configurations.

Connecting IDE and Power Cables

Instructions for connecting the IDE interface cable to the drive and motherboard.

Physically Installing the Hard Drive

Steps for attaching the power supply and physically mounting the drive.

Hard Drive Setup and Configuration

Setting Up in Windows 2000/XP

Instructions for setting up WD hard drives in Windows 2000/XP.

Setting Up in Windows 98SE/Me

Steps for setting up WD hard drives in Windows 98SE/Me using Data Lifeguard Tools.

Advanced Windows Setup Options

Advanced setup options for WD hard drives in Windows 2000/XP.

Installing Additional Drives in Windows

Guide to installing an additional hard drive within Windows.

Macintosh Installation

Macintosh System Configurations

Explains different configuration options for installing WD drives on Macintosh systems.

Troubleshooting

Operating System and BIOS Limitations

Discusses limitations of operating systems and BIOS for hard drive capacities.

137 GB Barrier

Explains the 137 GB addressing barrier and solutions for larger drives.

32 GB Barrier

Addresses issues with BIOS compatibility for drives larger than 32 GB.

Alternate Jumper Settings

Information on alternative jumper settings for system compatibility.

Regulatory Compliance

Agency Approvals

Lists regulatory agencies and standards the WD hard drives meet.

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Details FCC and CSA statements regarding radio frequency interference.

Warranty Information

Obtaining Warranty Service

Procedures and requirements for obtaining warranty service for WD products.

Return Material Authorization

Steps for obtaining a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number for returns.

Limited Warranty Terms

Explains the terms and conditions of WD's limited product warranty.

Warranty Disclaimer

Details the warranties that WD disclaims, expressed or implied.

Online Warranty Inquiry

How to check warranty status online using the serial number.