Seagate ST315312A User manual

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Family Installation Guide
ST330610A, ST315312A, ST310213A
The Easiest Way to Install Your Drive
DiscWizardis Seagate’s exclusive Windows program that is included with
your drive for easy drive installation.You can use this software if you have a
bootable hard drive in your computer and are running
Windows Me,
Windows 98 or Windows 95. Download the software from our Web site at
www.seagate.com.
Run DiscWizard before installing your drive for customized step-by-step
instructions for your system.
To run DiscWizard:
Download the software from www.seagate.com, and follow the online
instructions to 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 standard 40-pin ATA interface cable, or an 80-conductor cable to run
Ultra ATA 100 (max length: 18 inches)
•An unused drive power cable for your new drive
•A version of Windows with FAT32 file system for drives over 32 Gbytes
Ultra ATA/100 Requirements
The drive can be configured to support a default maximum transfer rate.
This drive can support transfer rates up to 100 Mbytes per second
(UDMA 5) in Ultra ATA/100 mode. Using a software utility, you can set the
default transfer rate to the best capability of your system. For your drive to
run in this mode, you need the following:
•A computer that supports UDMA mode 5
•A 40-pin 80-conductor cable (available from your dealer)
•A software utility to confirm and activate Ultra ATA/100. Seagate®provides
a utility called UATA100.exe.You can download the latest version from our
Web site at www.seagate.com.
•Windows Me or Windows 98 operating system: either supports Ultra ATA
100.
Handling Precautions
Disc drives are extremely fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive.
Keep the drive in the protective SeaShellcontainer until you are
ready to install it.This minimizes handling damage.
The drive has a protective cover called SeaShield®. Do not remove
this permanent cover—it protects the drive from electrostatic
discharge (ESD) and minor impact damage.
Protect your drive from static discharge by wearing a grounded wrist
strap throughout the installation process.
Always handle the drive by the edges or frame.
Do not apply pressure or attach labels to the circuit board or the
top of the drive.
Setting the Jumpers
Refer to the jumper settings on
your drive label to configure
the drive for your system.
Jumper settings can also be
accessed online from our Web
site at www.seagate.com
•Master or single-drive: The drive is shipped configured for a master
or a single-drive with a jumper set on pins 7 and 8.
•Drive is slave: To configure the drive as a slave, or second drive on
the cable, remove all the jumpers.
•Master with non-ATA compatible slave: Use this setting if the slave
drive is not recognized. Configure the master drive with a jumper set on
pins 5 and 6 and pins 7 and 8 to enable this option.
•Cable-select option: Computers that use cable-select determine the
master and slave drives by selecting or deselecting pin 28, CSEL, on
the interface bus.To enable cable select, set a jumper on pins 5 and 6.
•Alternate capacity jumper: Drives with a 40-Gbyte capacity or higher
are limited to 32 Gbytes.This jumper is used to provide a solution to
specific legacy BIOS problems. When using the alternate capacity
jumper, Disk Manager software is required to achieve the drive’s full
capacity.
Attaching Cables and Mounting the Drive
1. Attach one end of the drive interface cable to the interface connector
on your computer’s motherboard
(see your computer manual for
connector locations).
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Caution. Align pin 1 on the motherboard connector with pin 1 on
your drive connector. Pin 1 is marked by a stripe on one side of the cable.
2. Attach the interface connector and the power connector to the drive.
Note. You can mount the drive in any orientation. Usually it is mounted
with the circuit board down.
3. Secure the drive in the computer using four 6-32 UNC mounting
screws in either the side-mounting or bottom-mounting holes. Insert
the screws no more than 0.20 inch (5.08 mm) into the bottom-mounting
holes and no more than 0.14 inch (3.55 mm) into the side-mounting holes.
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Caution. Do not overtighten the screws or use metric screws. This
may damage the drive.
Configuring the BIOS
For your computer to recognize your new drive, configure your
computer’s BIOS as follows:
1. Run the system setup program.
2. Enable LBA mode and UDMA mode, if available.
3. Select the auto-detect option. If necessary, refer to the drive param-
eters on your drive label to configure the drive for your system. BIOS
settings can also be accessed at www.seagate.com. To access the full
capacity of the drive, use LBA mode or use Disk Manager.
4. Save and exit the system setup program.
BIOS Settings
Drive Model Formatted Gbytes Total Sectors*
ST330610A 30.6 59,765,625
ST315312A 15.3 29,882,812
ST310213A 10.2 20,005,650
*One sector equals 512 bytes.
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Pin 1
Interface
connector
Power
connector
Computer
Motherboard
Pin 1
Master
Slave
Note. If you are using a 40-pin 80-conductor
cable, attach the
blue connector to the
motherboard, the
black connector to the
master drive, and the
grey connector
to the slave.
Options jumper block
Circuit Board
2
684
1753
Drive is slave
Master or single drive
Cable select
Master with non ATA-
compatible slave
Limit drive capacity
>32 Gbytes = 32 Gbytes
<32 Gbytes = 2.1 Gbytes

Preparing the Drive with Disk Manager or DiscWizard
InstallingaSingle Drive
If you are installing a single drive, we recommend using Disk Manager
to automatically partition and format your drive. Disk Manager software
is available at www.seagate.com. During the download, the Diskette
Creator creates a bootable diskette. To run Disk Manager:
1. Insert your bootable Disk Manager diskette and follow the instruc-
tions. Disk Manager will guide you through the installation process.
2. Boot your computer from the Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows
95 startup diskette with the Windows CD loaded. At the prompt, type
setup.
InstallingaSlave Drive
If you are installing a second drive, or slave, to your system, use the
DiscWizard software available at www.seagate.com.
Note. If you
do not want to install your drive using either DiscWizard or
Disk Manager, see “Standard Microsoft Installation” below to
partition and format your drive.
Standard Microsoft Installation
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Caution.Partitioning or formatting a drive erases all data on it.
Seagate assumes no liability if you erase your data.
DrivePartitioning
Partitioning divides the drive into sections or partitions that function as
separate logical drives (labeled C,D,E, etc.). To partition your new drive:
1. Insert a bootable startup diskette and restart your computer.
2. Run fdisk and create a primary DOS partition.
3. Mark the partition as
active to make the partition bootable.
DriveFormatting
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Caution. Use the correct drive letters to prevent formatting a drive
that already contains data.
1. At the A: prompt, type format
x :where x is the letter of your first new
partition. Repeat the format process for all new partitions.
2. Proceed to “Loading the Operating System” below.
LoadingtheOperatingSystem
Note. The operating system needs to be installed on the master drive
only. It is not required when adding a second drive.
1. Boot your computer from your Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows
95 startup diskette with the Windows CD loaded.
2. At the prompt, type setup and continue with the Windows setup.
Troubleshooting
If your drive is not working properly, follow these troubleshooting steps.
1. Does the drive spin up? A spinning drive produces a faint whine
and clicking noise that begins when power is applied. If your drive
does not spin, check that the power connector and interface cable
are securely attached and the jumpers are installed correctly.
2. Does the computer recognize the drive? Verify that the drive is
enabled in the system CMOS or setup program. If not, select the
autodetect option and enable it. If your drive has a problem, it may not
be recognized by the system.
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.
4. Does Scandisk find the drive defect-free? Scandisk is a utility
located on your Windows startup diskette that scans the drive for de-
fects. If defects are detected, this may be an indication of a problem.
5. Why won’t the drive format to full capacity? Verify that your BIOS
has autodetect and LBA mode enabled. Otherwise you may need to
use Disk Manager to achieve the full capacity of your drive. Down
load the latest version from www.seagate.com or find it on your CD.
6. The computer hangs on startup. Verify that your system is
ATA/100 compatible with the UDMA mode setting. Some legacy BIOS
cause
hangs on startup or other problems if not ATA/100 compatible.
For more information, see the earlier section on the Ultra ATA/100
requirements. In addition, some legacy BIOS may cause a hang due
to the large drive capacity. Consider using the alternate capacity
jumper if it is available on your drive model.
Use the alternate capacity jumper if your computer does not support
higher capacity drives. The jumper will limit the 80, 60 and 40-Gbyte
drive capacities to 32 Gbytes.
Note. If these steps do not solve the problem, contact your dealer or visit
http://seatools.seagate.com to download SeaTools disc diagnostics
software and more troubleshooting advice.
Seagate Support Services
Internet
For online information about Seagate products, visit www.seagate.com or
e-mail your disc questions to: [email protected].
TechnicalSupport
If you need further help installing your drive, first consult your dealer.
Dealers are familiar with their unique system configurations and can help
you with system conflicts and other technical issues. If you need
additional help, you can talk to a Seagate technical support specialist.
Before calling, note your system configuration and drive model number.
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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.
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) RunSeaTools to diagnose yourdrive
before requesting a return authorization. In addition, please verify that your drive is
defective by following the troubleshooting checklist in this guide. Seagate offers
comprehensive 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
InternationalTrade Regulations.
Shipping Your Drive
Caution. Back up the data on your drive before shipping it. Seagate assumes no
responsibility for data lost during shipping or drive repair. Shipping a drive in an
unapproved container voids the warranty. Pack the drive with foam rubber only.
Do not use peanuts, bubble wrap or newspapers.
Keep your original box and packing materials for storing or shipping your drive.To
preserve the warranty status of your drive, any product returned to Seagate must be
properly packaged in the original box or a Seagate-approved container to prevent
physical and electrical damage while in transit.
Electromagnetic Compliance for the European Union Thismodelcomplies 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
component, 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 Umgebungstemperatur von 55°C vorgesehen ist.
2. Zur Befestigung des Laufwerks werden 4 Schrauben 6-32 UNC-2A benötigt. Bei
seitlicher Befestigung darf die maximale Länge der Schrauben im Chassis nicht mehr
als 3,3 mm und bei Befestigung an der Unterseite nicht mehr als 5,08 mm betragen.
3. AlsVersorgungsspannugen werden benötigt:+5V ± 5% 0,6A; +12V ±% 0,8A (1,9A
fur ca.30 Sek.fur ± 10%) 4. DieVersorgungsspannung muss SELV entsprechen.
5. Alle Arbeiten auf dem Festplatte dürfen nur von Ausgebildetem Servicepersonal
durchgeführt werden. Bitte entfernen Sie nicht die Aufschriftenschilder des
Laufwerkes.6. Der Einbau des Laufwerkes muss den Anforderungen gemäss DIN IEC
950 VDE 0805/05.90 entspreche.
© 2001 SeagateTechnology LLC.All rights reserved.
Publication Number:100153592, Rev.A, Printed in USA, May 2001
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