
Introduction
Maxtor MaXLine Plus II 250GB AT
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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 30
H
.
•
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:
•
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.
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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 “1410D AT Attachment - 6 with Packet Interface
(ATA/ATAPI - 6).”