SalvationData Data Recovery System User manual

DRS (Data Recovery System)
User Manual
V1.3

Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................1
2. Software Installation and Registration ............................................................3
2.1. Recommended Configuration of PC ..................................................3
2.2. Software Installation ........................................................................3
2.3. Software Registration.......................................................................4
2.4. Software Update..............................................................................6
3. Configuration and functions ..........................................................................7
3.1. Main Screen....................................................................................7
3.2. Settings ..........................................................................................9
3.2.1. Read and Write Control............................................................10
3.2.2. Data Imaging Setting ...............................................................11
3.2.3. Write Driver Options ...............................................................13
3.2.4. Cache Settings ........................................................................14
3.3. Indicators......................................................................................14
3.4. Monitor ........................................................................................17
3.4.1. Power Monitor........................................................................17
3.4.2. Control Center ........................................................................18
3.4.3. Real-time Data........................................................................20
3.4.4. Real-time Log.........................................................................21
4. Operation ..................................................................................................22

4.1. File Recovery & File Carving .........................................................22
4.1.1. Add Data Source.....................................................................23
4.1.2. Scan Mode Options .................................................................24
4.1.3. Document Preview ..................................................................32
4.2. Disk Diagnostics & Firmware Recovery ..........................................38
4.2.1. Quick Diagnostics ...................................................................39
4.2.2. Bad Sector Scan......................................................................40
4.2.3. Sector View ............................................................................42
4.2.4. Firmware Recovery .................................................................44
4.3. Forensic Imaging & Disk Duplication..............................................67
4.3.1. Quick Imaging ........................................................................68
4.3.2. Advanced Imaging ..................................................................71
4.3.2.1. Selective Image.................................................................74
4.3.2.2. Data Block Operations.......................................................75
5. Create Report.............................................................................................76
6. Notice.......................................................................................................79
7. Help & Support..........................................................................................80

1. Introduction
DRS( Data Recovery System ) is a professional and intelligent data recovery solution
produced by XLY Salvationdata Technology INC. The system is integrated with the
latest logical recovery technology of data lost, supports diagnosis and repairing of
drives with physical malfunction, and can deal with data recovery in some extreme
environments.
As the 5th generation, DRS is the replacement product of Data Compass and HD
Doctor, it includes all functions of DC and HD Doctor. DRS-V is integrated with
functions as data recovery, HDD firmware fixing and high-speed imaging. More
functional features as fragment recovery, RAIDx automatic reallocation, break-point
recovery, USB3.0 support have been included as well.
With guided operation and premier UI design, DRS is extremely easy to operate
through many "one-key fix" functions. Abundant user materials and thoughtful tips
turn DRS into a “do it yourself” data recovery device, which means you no longer
need to spend much time and energy in learning about basics and building
experiences to improve the achievement rate.

Pic. 1-1 Main Screen
Core functions:
Lost Data/Partitions Recovery
Automatic RAIDx Reallocation
One-key Diagnosis
Media Short-circuit Prevention
HDD Firmware Restoration
Auto Process of Reading from Malfunctioned Drives
Instant HDD Status

2. Software Installation and Registration
If the DRS you purchased is the portable version (DRS hardware unit only),
please prepare a PC by yourself, and install the software system.
2.1. Recommended Configuration of PC
For the best performance, the PC specification is recommended as the following:
Desktop
Laptop
CPU
Intel Core I7-4790
Intel Core I7-6500U
Memory
16GB
8GB
HDD
120GB SSD
Display
resolution
1920×1080（1080p）
Port
USB 3.0 * 2
OS
Win7/8/10 64bit OS
2.2. Software Installation
Double click DRS installation package
①
, and proceed
①
Numbers behind the last point of the file name is the version number. Version number in the picture is

step by step until the process completed.
Note: software must be used together with SalvationDATA DRS hardware unit.
For the best performance, it is better to be installed into the default path of the
program.
2.3. Software Registration
If the product you purchase is not the all-in-one version or workstation, it should
be registered at the first time. The procedures are as following.
1) Run DRS, the program will automatically popup a dialog as following.
just an example.

Pic. 2-1 Product Registration Information
2) Write down SN and trial SN, send it to the contact person of the company.
3) We will provide you the key file as soon as SN received.
4) When you get the key file, please click “Load” button and confirm when it is
completed. The program will be able to be used.
If you get any problems or question, please contact us by the Help & Support part
at the end of the document.

2.4. Software Update
In the authorized period, you can get updates by following two methods.
Update Online: with Internet connection, the program will update automatically
in initialization process. As an option, you can update the system manually by the
update button in settings.
Reinstallation: if you cannot access Internet, you can acquire the latest version
from the sales. Then you can reinstall the program to update.
Pic. 2-2 Reinstallation requires an uninstallation of the current version
To avoid interruption by the last version, you can delete “Data” folder after the
update is completed.

3. Configuration and functions
3.1. Main Screen
Pic. 3-1 Main Screen
Introduction:
①Task List & Tool Box & Monitor
: Click to open the Task List, click the button to add a new DRS
process.
: Click to open the Tool Box, shown as below: