Introduction
Maxtor QuickView 400/500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk 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 QuickView 400/500 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 – SATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands
• Chapter 6 – Service and Support
• Appendix A – Breaking the 137-Gigabyte Storage Barrier
