M X T - 5 4 0 A L MAXTOR NO MORE PRODUCED Native| Translation ------+-----+-----+----- Form 3.5"/SLIMLINE Cylinders | 1024| | Capacity form/unform 546/ 647 MB Heads 7| 16| | Seek time / track 9.0/ 1.5 ms Sector/track | 63| | Controller IDE / AT Precompensation Cache/Buffer 256 KB Landing Zone Data transfer rate MB/S int Bytes/Sector 512 5.000 MB/S ext Recording method RLL 1/7 operating | non-operating -------------+-------------- Supply voltage 5/12 V Temperature *C 5 55 | -40 65 Power: sleep W Humidity % 10 95 | 5 95 standby W Altitude km -0.305 3.048| -0.305 3.048 idle 6.0 W Shock g 10 | 70 seek W Rotation RPM 6300 read/write 9.0 W Acoustic dBA 38 spin-up W ECC Bit MTBF h 300000 Warranty Month 24 Lift/Lock/Park YES Certificates CSA,FCC,IEC380,IEC950,TUV,... ********************************************************************** L A Y O U T ********************************************************************** MAXTOR MXT-540AL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OEM TECH. MANUAL 1029673 +---------------------------------------------------------+ 1 | ++JP4 |XX J7 | ++ |xx Power |+-+ |XX |+ |J4 |XX I |+-+ |XX N |+-+ |XX T J1 |+ | |XX E |+ | |*X R |+ |J2 |XX F |+ | |XX A |+-+ |XX C | |XX E |+-+ J6 JP1|1X |+ |J5 +----+ ++| |+-+ 1----+ 1+|XX J3 | |XX Power +---------------------------------------------------------+ 1 All jumpers not shown in this figure are for factory use only and should not be altered. ********************************************************************** J U M P E R S ********************************************************************** MAXTOR MXT-540AL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND OEM TECH. MANUAL 1029673 Jumper Setting ============== x = Factory default Jumper JP1 and jumper block J6 are used in conjunction to configure the drive for various options (i.e. slave/master drive for two drive systems). Junper JP4 is the write enable jumper. When jumpered, it enables writing to the drive. When it is not jumpered, writing to the drive is disabled and the drive will function as a read only device. The One Drive System setup is used to configures the drive as the only drive in a one drive system. This is done by having no jumpers on pins 1-2, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 of jumper block J6. As shipped, the drive is configured for use in a single drive system. J6 1-2 Master/Slave -------------------- J6 1--2 Slave Pins 1-2 CLOSED +--+ Master Pins 1-2 OPEN x +--+ +--+ +--+ 9--10 The Two Drive System setup is used to configure a Master drive (drive 0) and Slave drive (drive 1) in a two drive system. This can be achieved by selecting the drive ID (Master/Slave) through either the drive ID jumpers or Cable Select option. To set the drive as the Master in a two drive system, leave pins 1-2 of J6 unjumpered. To set the drive as the Slave in a two drive system, place a jumper on pins 1-2 of J6. JP1 1-2 Cable Select --------------------- JP1 1--2 Pins 1-2 CLOSED Uses cable select for Drive ID (Master/Slave) +--+ x OPEN Factory default 3--4 The Cable Select option is enabled by placing a jumper on pins 1-2 of JP1. As shipped, the drive is configured to be the Master drive in a dual drive system with no jumpers on pins 1-2 of J6. The drive is also shipped with the Cable Select option disabled (no jumper on pins 1-2 of JP1). J6 3-4 Power-On-Self-Test -------------------------- x Pins 3-4 OPEN Perform normal power on self test CLOSED Perform extended power on self test The POST (Power On Standard Test) jumper is used to run either a normal or extended power on standard test. J6 5-6 Spindle Sync -------------------- x Pins 5-6 OPEN Disables Spindle Sync CLOSED Enables Spindle Sync The Disk Drive Array setup is used to synchronize the spindle of the drives in an array and to terminate the synchronizing reference pulse. The Sync Spindle Pulse Source jumpers are used to select the path of the sync spindle pulses, either via the AT Bus (pin 28 of the data connector) or via pin 8 of the service connector J4. These jumper are also used to indicate which drive in the disk drive array may have the sync index pulse jumper installed. This jumper (pins 7-8 of J6) should be removed in all other cases. J6 7-8 Sync Reference Pulse Source ----------------------------------- x Pins 7-8 OPEN Drive receives REF Pulse CLOSED Drive transmit REF Pulse NOTE This jumper may be installed in only one drive in an array! JP1 1-2 Sync Reference Pulse Channel ------------------------------------- x Pins 1-2 CLOSED REF Pulse transmitted via AT Bus (Pin 28) OPEN REF Pulse transmitted via ext. cable (J4 pin 8) J6 9-10 Sync Reference Pulse Termination ----------------------------------------- x Pins 9-10 OPEN Termination of REF signal not applied CLOSED Termination of REF signal applied JP4 Write Enable ----------------- x JP4 CLOSED Writing to the drive is enabled OPEN Writing to the drive is disabled, the drive is a read only device. Synchronized Spindle -------------------- Synchronized Spindle is a function whereby disk drives are able to synchronize their spindles together for use in disk drive arrays. This is accomplished by having all drives in the array synchronized to a common pulsed index signal. This synchronous signal can be provided by either an external source or the master drive and can be transceived on either the service connector (J4 pin 8) or the ATA bus (pin 28) via the SPSYNC signal (depending on whether JP1 pins 1-2 are jumpered or not). If the sync pulse is to be supplied by a drive, only one drive in an array may transmit the reference pulse. All other drives will receive the sync pulse and synchronize their index pulses to it. The drive supplying the reference pulse must have a jumper on J6 pins 7-8. All other drives must have a jumper on J6 pins 7-8. Receiving Drive(s) The sync spindle feature is implemented to operate in an automatic mode, not requiring any host intervention. After jumper configuration is completed and power is applied, the drive will poll for the sync spindle pulse. This polling will occur for 250 msec after the spindle motor is up to speed and the drive becomes ready. If sync pulses are detected, the drive will automatically synchronize its spindle motor the pulse received. If the spindle synchronization has been established and the pulse source train is interrupted, the drive will immmediately synchronize to its own internal index pulse. If a "hard reset" occurs, all drives that are configured to receive sync pulses will poll for sync spindle pulses. The polling will occur for 250 msec. Source Drive If sync pulses are provided by the drive, it must be powered up at the same time or prior to all the drive(s) which receive the sync pulses. If sync pulses are provided from an external source, its pulses must be presented prior the drive(s) becoming ready, which is approximately 6 seconds after power is applied. This will ensure correct sync spindle operation by providing the pulse source prior to the automatic poll sequence executed by the receiving drive(s). After a drive has synchronized its index pulse with the sync pulse, it will set the DRDY (drive ready) bit. The host will not be informed if a drive loses synchronization. NOTE The MXT-540AL currently does not support synchronized spindle. ********************************************************************** I N S T A L L ********************************************************************** MAXTOR MXT-540AL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND OEM TECH. MANUAL 1029673 Notes on Installation ===================== Installation direction ---------------------- horizontally vertically +-----------------+ +--+ +--+ | | | +-----+ +-----+ | | | | | | | | | +-+-----------------+-+ | | | | | | +---------------------+ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---------------------+ | +-----+ +-----+ | +-+-----------------+-+ +--+ +--+ | | | | +-----------------+ The drive will operate in all axis (6 directions). Mounting -------- The drives may be mounted on any axis. Certain switching power supplies may emanate electrical noise, which can degrade the specified read error rate. For best results, orient the drives so that the PCB assemblies are not adjacent to these noise sources. Ten mounting holes, four on the bottom and three on each side, are provided for mounting each disk drive into an enclosure. The size and location of these holes are identical to industry standards. CAUTION Mounting screw lengths must be chosen so that no more than 0.125 inch of the screw is available to enter the frame mounting hole. The PCB must have clearance. The torque applied to the mounting screws should be between 4 and 6 inch-pounds. The coplanarity of the four bottom mounting points must be within 0.030 inch to prevent twisting of the drive. Air Flow Requirements --------------------- It is recommended that air flow over the PCB have a minimum velocity of 3.6 feet (1.1 meters) per second. Air Filtration System --------------------- The disks and read/write heads are assembled in a Class 100 environ- ment and the sealed within the HDA. The HDA contains an absolute filter, mounted inside the casing, to provide constant internal air filtration. Drive Mechanism --------------- The HDA is a sealed subassembly containing the mechanical portion of the disk drive. A brushless DC motor contained within the spindle hub rotates the spindle and is controlled by a dedicated microprocessor. The baseplate and cover are the mechanical assembly holding the spindle stack assembly, actuator assembly, and the PCBA. J4 Service Connector -------------------- Connector J4 is a 10-pin service connector provided for serial input, the synchronous spindle, and LED source current. Its mating connector is a Berg 6976410 part. | Pin Assingment --+---+-+-+-+-+--+--+ 1 GND OO| |2|4|6|8|10| 2 CNMI | +-+-+-+-+--+ 3 DTX OOOO| |1|3|5|7|9 | 4 DTR -----+ +-+-+-+-+--+ 5 GND J2 J4 6 GND 7 N/C 8 SPDL Pulse Ref 9 +5V 10 -LED DRV When a LED is connected to pins nine and ten, it functions in the same manner as the LED which is mounted on the disk drive. This is typically used in cases when the drive is mounted in a position where the LED is not visible or the faceplate is removed. NOTE If there is a requirement for an LED to be displayed on the drive, some allowance in current calculations must be made, due to the fact that a common connector is used for both the LED and synchronized- spindle. The LED is connected from pin 10 (-LED DRV) to pin 9 (+5 volts). Pins three (transmit data, DTX) and four (receive data, DTR) are the main communication lines. Pin two is for factory use only. Pins five and six are signal ground lines. Pin eight is used to synchronize the spindles in multiple drive applications. Shipping -------- At power down, the heads are automatically positioned over the non- data, dedicated landing zone on each surface. At Configurations ----------------- Two drives may be connected to the host. The primary drive is design- ated as the master drive and the secondary drive is designated as the slave drive. The maximum cable length connecting the host and the drives is eight- een inches (0.46 meters). SINGLE DRIVE +--------------+ +--------------+ | |40-pin ribbon cable | | | AT-BUS +------------------------+ SINGLE | | ADAPTER +------------------------+ DRIVE | | | | | +--------------+ +--------------+ DUAL DRIVES +--------------+ +--------------+ | | | | | AT-BUS +------------------------+ MASTER | | ADAPTER +--------------------+--++ DRIVE | | | | || | +--------------+ | |+--------------+ | |+--------------+ | || | | ++ SLAVE | +---+ DRIVE | | | +--------------+ Interface Connector ------------------- The interface connector is a 40-pin dual-row header connector. A key for mating cable connector is provided by the removal of pin 20. The corresponding hole on the cable connector should be plugged. The cable connector should be keyed to prevent the possibility of installing it upside down. Striped edge = pin 1 Recommended part numbers for the mating connector are: Connector 3M-3417-7000 (Strain Relief 3448-2040, AMP P/N 1-499506-0) Cable Flat Cable (Stranded AWG 28) 3M-3365-40 Shielded Cable Flat Cable (Stranded AWG 28) 3M-3517-40 equivalent parts may be used. Power Connectors ---------------- There are two power connectors on the drive. The traditional four-pin DC power connector J3 is similar to AMP's MATE-N-LOCK connector, P/N 350543-1. J3 however, is surface mounted to the PCB rather than free- hanging as the AMP part is. -------------------+ --+ +-----J3-----+| pin 1 +12 VDC | | 4 3 2 1 || pin 2 +12 Volts Ground Return -+ +------------+| pin 3 + 5 Volts Ground Return ------------------+ pin 4 + 5 VDC Recommended mating connector parts: +-------------+---------------+-------------------------+ |Type of Cable| Connector | Contacts | +-------------+---------------+-------------------------+ | 18 AWG |AMP 1-480424-0 |AMP 61173-4 (Loose Piece)| | | |AMP 350078-4 (Strip) | +-------------+---------------+-------------------------+ The three-pin DC power connector J7, is now used by systems integrators and OEMs who utilize hard disk drives in portable systems. +------------------- | +---J7--+ +---- pin 1 = + 5 VDC | | 1 2 3 | | pin 2 = +12 VDC | +-------+ +- pin 3 = Ground Pin +------------ Power-Up Sequence ----------------- DC power (+5 volts and +12 volts) may be supplied in any order. Both power supplies must be present and within the tolerances of the power sensing circuit, before the motor will spin up. When the spindle reaches full speed, the actuator lock automatically disengages. The disk drive performs automatic SEEK calibration during start up for optimum SEEK performance. The drive spins up and be- comes ready within 9 seconds. The drive executes its recalibration whenever power is applied. ********************************************************************** F E A T U R E S ********************************************************************** MAXTOR MXT-540AL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND OEM TECH. MANUAL 1029673 Disk Drive Description ---------------------- The MXT-ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) disk drives are high capacity, high performance, random access storage devices which use non removable 3.5-inch disks as storage media. Each surface employs one moveable head to access the data tracks. The drive is designed to operate in an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer. The host interface uses a task file structure which is the standard interface PC/AT rigid disk controllers. Because the host interfaces with the drive directly through the task file register, an address decoder or buffer control logic is required either on the mother board or on an adapter board. These disk drives include the Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface controller embedded in the drive electronics. High performance is achieved through the use of a rotary voice coil actuator and a closed loop hybrid servo system using a dedicated servo surface and embedded servo information on each data surface. The innovative MAXTORQ rotary voice coil actuator provides performance usually achieved only with larger, higher powered linear actuators. The closed loop hybrid servo system with dedicated and embedded servo surfaces allow state-of-the-art recording densities in a 3.5-inch package. High capacity is achieved by a balanced combination of high areal reording density, run-length limited (RLL) data encoding techniques, and high density packaging techniques. A multi-zone implementation of 1,7 code is used. Maxtor's advanced MAXPAK electronic packaging techniques use miniature surface-mounted devices to allow all electronic circuitry to fit on one PCB. Advanced flexures and heads allow closer spacing of disks, and therefore allow a higher number of disks in a 3.5-inch package. Maxtor's integrated drive motor/spindle design allows a deeper head disk assembly (HDA) casting than conventional designs, permitting the use of up to eight disks. The drive's electrical interface is compatible with the ANSI ATA standard. The drive's size and mountinng conform to the industry standard 3.5-inch form factor for disk drives, and uses the same direct current (DC) voltages and connectors. Seek Time --------- +----------------------------------+--------+ | | 540AL | +----------------------------------+--------+ |Single track read msec. max. | <1.5 | +----------------------------------+--------+ |Single track write msec. max. | <2.0 | +----------------------------------+--------+ |Average seek to read msec. max. | 8.5 | | write msec. max. | 9.5 | +----------------------------------+--------+ |Full Stroke msec. max. | 18.0 | +----------------------------------+--------+ |Latency msec. avg. | 4.76 | +----------------------------------+--------+ Head Positioning Mechanism -------------------------- The read/write heads are mounted on a head/arm assembly, which is then mounted on a ball bearing supported shaft. The voice coil, an integral part of the head/arm assembly, lies inside the magnet housing when installed in the drive. Current from the power amplifier, controlled by the servo system, includes a magnetic field in the voice coil which either aids or opposes the field around the permanent magnets. This reaction causes the voice coil to move within the magnetic field. Because the head/arm assemblies are connected to the voice coil, the voice coil movement is transferred, through the pivot point, directly to the heads, to position them in the desired cylinder over the desired track. Read/Write Heads and Disks -------------------------- The disk drive employs state-of-the-art sliders and flexures. The configuration of the sliders and flexures provides improved aero- dynamic stability, superior head/disk compliance, and a higher signal-to-noise ratio. The disk media uses a nickel-cobalt metallic film that yields high amplitude signals, and very high resolution performance, compared to conventional oxide coated media. It also provides an abrasion and impact resistant surface, decreasing the potential for damage caused by shock and vibration during shipping. Data on each of the data surfaces is read or written by one read/ write head. There is one surface dedicated to servo information in each disk drive. Self-Test Sequence ------------------ Initial Register Values (hex) for the command block register +-----------------------+ |Error Register 01| |Sector Count 01| |Sector Number 01| |Cylinder Low 00| |Cylinder High 00| |Drive-Head Register 00| +-----------------------+ The self-test sequence is executed upon disk drive power up. The self-test sequence verifies the integrity of the hardware. This test is not an exhaustive hardware diagnostic, but simply a check of the major components for full functionally. The self-test sequence consists of the following events: - Hardware Reset Test - This routine tests the microprocessor, program ROM checksum/buffer controller, and the external program RAM/disk formatter. If any of these fail, the disk drive can only be reset by a POWER UP condition. - Microprocessor Test - This routine tests the microprocessor's internal memory timers, and register bank switching for proper operation. - Program ROM Checksum/Buffer Controller Test - This routine test the buffer controller for proper operation. All the registers are tested and the buffer controller is engaged to access random-access memory (RAM). - External Program RAM Test - This routine tests the external RAM ny writing and reading four test pattern sto each location. If any portion of the self-test fails, except the hardware reset test, the drive can be reset by a power up reset. The failure of the hardware reset test is considered a catastrophic failure and the controller can only be reset from such a failure by a power up reset. If the drive fails, the result is set in the task error register. Interface --------- Data is transferred in a 16-bit wide parallel data path from the host to the drive. Data transfer is controlled by commands sent from the host. The drive performs all operations necessary to write data to or read data from the medium. Data read from the medium is placed in a buffer prior to being transferred to the host. Buffer Access ------------- The MXT-540AL uses zone density recording. This recording technique varies the number of bytes per track (Mbytes/sec) which must read or written. These drives are manuafactures with 256K of buffer RAM. To confirm the buffer size of your, execute the IDENTIFY command. Error Reporting --------------- -----------------+----------------------------+---------------------+ COMMAND |ERROR REGISTER |STATUS REGISTER | +----------------------------+---------------------+ |BBK|UNC|IDNF|ABRT|TK0NF|AMNF|DRDY|DWF|DSC|CORR|ERR| -----------------+---+---+----+----+-----+----+----+---+---+----+---+ Check Power Mode*| | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Exec. Drive Diag.| | | | | | | | | | | V | Format Track | | | V | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Identify Drive | | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Idle* | | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Idle Immediate* | | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Initi. Parameters| | | | | | | V | V | V | | | NOP no Operation | | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Read Buffer | | | | V | | V | V | V | V | V | V | Read Multiple | V | V | V | V | | V | V | V | V | V | V | Read Sectors | V | V | V | V | | V | V | V | V | V | V | Read DMA* | V | V | V | V | | V | V | V | V | V | V | Read Verify Sec. | V | V | V | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Recalibrate | | | | V | V | | V | V | V | | V | Seek | | | V | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Set Features | | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Read Long | V | V | V | V | | V | V | V | V | V | V | Set Multiple Mode| | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Write Buffer | | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Write Multiple | V | | V | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Write Sectors | V | | V | V | | V | V | V | V | V | V | Sleep Mode* | | | | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Standby* | | | | | V | | | V | | V | V | Idle Mode n | | | | | V | | | V | | V | V | Standby Immedia.*| | | | | | | | | | | | Write DMA* | V | | V | V | | | V | V | V | | V | Write Long | V | | V | V | | | V | V | V | | V | -----------------+---+---+----+----+-----+----+----+---+---+----+---+ Key: V = Valid errors for each command * = Command not currently supported ABRT = Abort command error AMNF = Data address mark not found error BBK = Bad block detected CORR = Corrected data error DRDY = Drive not ready detected DSC = Disk seek complete not detected DWF = Drive write fault detected ERR = Error bit in the Status Register IDNF = Requested ID not found TK0NF = Track zero not found error UNC = Uncorrectable data error Translate Mode -------------- The drive always operates in the translate mode because it uses zoned recording techniques. The driv firmware translates logical sector re- quests from the host intp corresponding physical sector requests. Because the host communicates with the drive using physical drive parameters (i.e. cylinder number, head number, and sector number), a mapping address translation is needed to fully utilize the capacity of the drive. This also makes selecting a drive type from the BIOS tabeles easier. The drive type selected should have a capacity equal to or less than formatted capacity of the drive. In addition, an LBA mode is supported. The relation between mapped and LBA mode is specified by the following formula: LBA = (HSCA-1) + (HHDA * HSPT) + (HNHD * HSPT * HCYA) where: HSCA = Host Sector Address HHDA = Host Head Address HCYA = Host Cylinder Address HNHD = Host Number of Heads HSPT = Host Sector per Track ********************************************************************** G E N E R A L ********************************************************************** MAXTOR IDE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR AN IDE DRIVE --------------------------------------- 1. Install a 40 pin Data Cable ensuring that pin 1, which can be identified by the striped edge of the cable, is closest to the power connector on the drive. 2. Install a DC power cable to the back of the drive. 3. Verify the jumper configurations for Master/Slave operation (Note: Master will be the bootable drive. The slave will not be bootable.) Also make sure the existing C: drive is jumped to be the Master in a two drive system, not the only drive in the system. 4. Apply power to the computer. 4a. When memory test is complete go into your system's Standard CMOS set-up. (Note: There are various ways to get into CMOS set-up, please refer to system's manual for instructions.) 4b. If your system's BIOS supports a user programmable drive type, program the BIOS with the default parameters of your drive. If your system does not support a user programmable drive type choose parameters that closely match but do not exceed the drives MegaByte capacity. Escape from set-up then choose write to CMOS and exit. 5. Boot from a DOS diskette that has FDISK.EXE and FORMAT.COM on it. At the A> prompt type in FDISK. At the menu options select option 1 to create a DOS partition. Another menu will appear and from those options choose 1 to create a Primary DOS partition. Select yes to make 1 large partition and it will automatically become active. Then escape from FDISK. 6. At the A> prompt type in FORMAT C:/S This does a high-level format on the drive and transfers the system files in order for the drive to be bootable. (Note: IDE drives are low-level formatted from the manufacturer and only need a high-level format). To configure the drive as a slave drive repeat steps 1-4 and proceed with steps 5a. and 6a. as follows: 5a. At the C> prompt type in FDISK. When the menu options appear select option 5 to switch to the second drive. Enter fixed disk drive number 2. Then choose option 1 to create a DOS partition, then select option 1 again to create a Primary DOS partition or option 2 to create an Extended DOS partition. (Note: C and D drives will always be the Primary partitions but only the Primary partition on C: will have a status of active). 6a. Proceed with a high-level format on the drive by typing FORMAT D: (Note: Make sure the correct drive letter has been selected for format). 7. The drive is now bootable. As a test remove the DOS diskette from A and press reset to reboot the computer, a C> should be displayed, the drive is now ready for operation.