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Maxtor DiamondMax 17 80-160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter gives an overview of the contents of this manual, including the intended
audience, how the manual is organized, terminology, conventions, and references.
1.1 AUDIENCE
The DiamondMax 17 80-160GB Serial ATA hard disk drive product manual is
intended for several audiences. These audiences will include: the end user, installers,
developers, consumer electronics and personal computer original equipment
manufacturers (CE/PC OEM), and distributors. This manual provides information
about installation, principles of operation, interface command implementation,
service and support.
1.2 MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual is organized into the following chapters:
–Chapter 1 – Introduction
–Chapter 2 – General Description
–Chapter 3 – Installation
–Chapter 4 – Product Specifications
–Chapter 5 – ATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands
–Chapter 6 – Service and Support
–Glossary