Seagate Barracuda V Serial ATA User manual

Each drive requires its own
cable. You cannot attach more
than one drive per cable.
Computer
motherboard
Note:
or...
Serial ATA
host adapter
Jumper block
(factory use only)
SATA interface connector
SATA power connector
Power cable
SATA interface cable
SATA interface connector
Power connector
Barracuda V Serial ATA Installation Guide
ST3120023AS, ST380023AS, and ST360015AS
Serial ATA (SATA) Interface Disc Drives
Publication Number: 100221385, Rev. A, December 2002
Serial ATA interface disc drives are designed for easy installation. It is not
necessary to set any jumpers, terminators, or other settings on this drive
for proper operation. The jumper block adjacent to the SATA interface con-
nector is for factory use only.
The serial ATA interface connects each disc drive in a point-to-point config-
uration with the serial ATA host adapter or serial ATA port on your mother-
board. There is no master/slave relationship as there is with parallel ATA.
Each disc drive has its own cable.
Using Serial ATA does not prevent you from continuing to use your existing
standard (parallel) ATA drives as long as your system or host adapter pro-
vides and supports parallel ATA connectors. This means you can easily
add Serial ATA capability to your existing system without removing your
existing disc drives.
The easiest way to install your drive
To successfully install and obtain the maximum capacity from the drive,
use DiscWizard
 2003 disc drive installation software utility. This utility is
available exclusively from Seagate
 . You can download this free disc drive
installation software from our web site at www.seagate.com/support or run
the program directly from your web browser. In either case, you should run
DiscWizard before you install your drive.
Note. Older versions of DiscWizard do not recognize the Serial ATA
model numbers, so ensure that you use DiscWizard 2003 or later
when installing a Barracuda
 V Serial ATA disc drive.
To run DiscWizard:
Follow the instructions on the download page at www.seagate.com to cre-
ate a diskette and complete the installation.
If you cannot run DiscWizard, follow the instructions on this installation
sheet to install and configure your drive.
What you need
• A Phillips screwdriver and four 6-32 UNC drive mounting screws.
• A Serial ATA interface cable (sold separately). Maximum length is 39
inches (1 meter).
• A Serial ATA-compatible power cable or adapter (sold separately).
• A version of Windows with FAT32 or NTFS file system.
• A system with a motherboard that has a Serial ATA connector on it, or a
Serial ATA host adapter and available PCI slot in which to install the
adapter.
Refer to your computer system documentation to see whether your system
supports Serial ATA on the motherboard and to locate the Serial ATA con-
nector. If your system does not have a Serial ATA connector on the mother-
board, you will need to purchase a Serial ATA host adapter that is
compatible with your system and install it with the appropriate device driver
according to the host adapter manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Note. See www.seagate.com/support/disc/sata/ for a list of companies
that sell Serial ATA components including host adapters, cables,
and power adapters.
Handling precautions/electrostatic discharge protection
• Disc drives are fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive. Handle the drive only
by the edges or frame. Keep the drive in the protective SeaShell
 con-
tainer until you are ready to install it to minimize handling damage.
• Drive electronics are extremely sensitive to static electricity. While
installing the drive, wear a wrist strap and cable connected to ground.
• Turn off the power to the host system during installation.
• Do not disassemble the drive; doing so voids the warranty. See the War-
ranty information on page 2.
• Do not apply pressure or attach labels to the circuit board or to the top of
the drive.
Drive characteristics ST3120023AS ST380023AS ST360015AS
Formatted capacity 120 Gbytes 80 Gbytes 60 Gbytes
Total # of sectors* 234,441,648 156,301,488 117,231,408
Cache size 8 Mbytes 8 Mbytes 8 Mbytes
Disc rotation ± 5% 7,200 RPM 7,200 RPM 7,200 RPM
*One sector equals 512 bytes.
Attaching cables and mounting the drive
1. Attach one end of the drive interface cable to the Serial ATA interface
connector on your computer’s motherboard or Serial ATA host adapter
(see your computer manual for connector locations).
Note. Serial ATA connectors are
keyed to ensure correct orien-
tation.
2. Attach the interface and
power cables to the
drive.
3. Secure the drive using
four 6-32 UNC mount-
ing screws in either the
side-mounting or bot-
tom-mounting holes.
Insert the screws no
more than 0.20 inches (5.08 mm) into the bottom-mounting holes and
no more than 0.14 inches (3.55 mm) into the side-mounting holes.
Note. Do not overtighten the screws or use metric screws. This may dam-
age the drive.
Configuring the BIOS
Close your computer case and restart your computer. Your computer may
automatically detect your new drive. If your computer does not automati-
cally detect your new drive, follow the steps below.
1. Restart your computer. While the computer restarts, run the system
setup program (sometimes called BIOS or CMOS setup). This is usu-
ally done by pressing a special key, such as DELETE, ESC, or F1 dur-
ing the startup process.
2. Within the system setup program, instruct the system to auto detect
your new drive.
3. Save the settings and exit the setup program.
When your computer restarts, it should recognize your new drive. If your
system still doesn’t recognize your new drive, see the troubleshooting sec-
tion on the back of this sheet.
Note. Serial ATA is a new interface type. Some older systems may see the
drive and classify it as a SCSI device if you are using a serial ATA
host adapter. This is normal even though this is not a SCSI disc
drive. This does not affect drive performance or capacity.

Microsoft Operating System Installation Instructions
For detailed information about installing a Microsoft operating system on
your new Seagate drive, refer to the Microsoft Knowledgebase Article ref-
erences below. To locate an article, go to http://support.microsoft.com and
enter the article number in any search box on the Microsoft web site. For
example, to view the Knowledgebase article for installing Windows XP on
your new Seagate drive:
1. Open your browser.
2. Go to http://support.microsoft.com.
3. Enter 313348 in the Microsoft web site’s search box.
4. Press Enter.
The article will be displayed on your screen.
Troubleshooting
If your drive is not working properly, these troubleshooting tips may help
solve the problem.
1. Does the drive spin up? A spinning drive produces a faint whine and
clicking noise. If your drive does not spin, check that the power con-
nector and interface cable are securely attached.
2. Does the computer recognize the drive? Verify that the drive is
enabled in the system CMOS or setup program. If not, select the auto-
detect option and enable it. If your drive has a problem, it may not be
recognized by the system. If the operating system does not recognize
the drive, you need to load your host adapter drivers.
3. Does FDISK detect the drive? Run the FDISK program located on
your Windows startup diskette. Type fdisk/status to verify that your
hard drive is present and recognized by the system.
4. I’m running Windows 98 and FDISK is not reporting the full
capacity of my drive. Why? You need to upgrade your version of
FDISK if you are using the diskettes or CD that came with your original
Windows 95 or 98 operating system. Microsoft provides a free down-
loadable FDISK upgrade. See Microsoft Knowledgebase article num-
ber: 263044 located at http://support.microsoft.com.
5. Does Scandisk find the drive defect-free? Scandisk is a utility
located on your Windows startup diskette that scans the drive for
defects. If defects are detected, this may be an indication of a problem.
6. Why does my computer hang on startup? Verify that your system is
Serial ATA compatible. You need either a Serial ATA 1.0-compatible
motherboard connector or Serial ATA host adapter to use this drive.
Note. If these tips do not answer your question or solve the problem, con-
tact your dealer or visit http://seatools.seagate.com to download
SeaTools disc diagnostics software and more troubleshooting
advice.
Seagate support services
For online information about Seagate products, visit www.seagate.com or
e-mail your disc questions to [e-mail].
If you need help installing your drive, consult your dealer first. If you need
additional help, call a Seagate technical support specialist. Before calling,
note your system configuration and drive model number.
Africa [phone] New Zealand 0800-443988
Australia 1800-14-7201 Norway 800-113 91
Austria 0 800-20 12 90 Poland 00 800-311 12 38
Belgium 0 800-74 876 Spain 900-98 31 24
Denmark 80 88 12 66 Sweden 0 207 90 073
France 0 800-90 90 52 Switzerland 0 800-83 84 11
Germany 0 800-182 6831 Singapore 800-1101-150
Hong Kong 800-90-0474 Taiwan [phone]
India 1-600-33-1104 Thailand 001-800-11-0032165
Indonesia 001-803-1-003-2165 Turkey 00 800-31 92 91 40
Ireland 1 800-55 21 22 United Kingdom 0 800-783 5177
Italy 800-790695 USA/Canada/ 1-800 SEAGATE or
Malaysia 1-800-80-2335 Latin America [phone]
Middle East [phone] Other European
Netherlands 0 800-732-4283 countries [phone]
Warranty. To determine the warranty status of your Seagate disc drive, contact your
place of purchase or visit our web site at www.seagate.com for more information.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Run SeaTools to diagnose your drive
before requesting a return authorization. In addition, please verify that your drive is
defective by following the troubleshooting checklist in this guide. Seagate offers com-
prehensive customer support for all Seagate drives worldwide. Seagate customer
service centers are the only facilities authorized to service Seagate drives. Drive
return procedures vary depending on geographical location and are subject to current
international trade regulations.
Shipping the drive
Caution. Back up the data before shipping. Seagate assumes no responsibility for
data lost during shipping or service.
Shipping drive in an unapproved container voids the warranty. Pack the drive with
original box and packing materials. Use no other materials. This prevents electrical
and physical damage in transit.
Electromagnetic compliance for the European Union. This model complies with
the European Union requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/
336/EEC of 03 May 1989 as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC of 28 April 1992 and
Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993. Compliance of this drive, as a system compo-
nent, was confirmed with a test system. We cannot guarantee that your system will
comply. The drive is not meant for external use (without properly designed enclosure,
shielded I/O cable, etc.).
Sicherheitsanleitung 1. Das Gerrät ist ein Einbaugerät, das für eine maximale
Umgebungstempeatur von 60°C vorgesehen ist. 2. Zur Befestigung des Lufwerks
werden 4 Schrauben 6-32 UNC-2A benötigt. Bei seitlicher Befestigung darf die maxi-
male Länge der Schrauben im Chassis nicht merh als 3,3 mm und bei Befestigung an
der Unterseite nicht mehr als 5,08 mm betragen. 3. Als Versorgungsspannugen wer-
den benötigt: +5V +/- 5% 0,74A; +12V +/- 5% 2,8A 4. Die Versorgungsspannung
muss SELV entsprechen. 5. Alle Arbeiten auf dem Festplattte dürfen nur von Ausgebi-
letem Serciepersonal durchgeführt werden. Bitte entfernen Sie nicht die Aufschriften-
schilder des Laufwerkes. 6. Der Einbau des Laufwerkes muss den Anforderungen
gemäss DIN IEC 950 VDE 0805/05.90 entspreche.
© 2002 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved
Publication number: 100221385, Rev. A, December 2002, Printed in U.S.A.
Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Seagate logo are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC. Barracuda and DiscWizard are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC. Other product
names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their owners. Seagate reserves
the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
Operating System Microsoft Knowledgebase
Article Numbers
Windows XP 313348
Windows 2000/NT 308209
See also: 175761
Windows Me/98/95 255867
See also: 166172