Seagate 545XE, 275XE manual System error message, HDD controller failure appears

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During the DOS high-level format, the drive does not format to full capacity.
Verify your computer’s System Setup drive-type values. One of the following problems may have occurred: 1) the values may be set for an incorrect drive type or translation geometry; 2) you may have entered a parameter value that exceeded the physical capacity of the drive; 3) you selected a translation geometry or drive type that does not take full advantage of the drive’s capacity; or 4) the drive’s physical specifications ex- ceeds the translation geometry limits imposed by the operat- ing system and BIOS. Refer to “Standard installation” on page 8 if any of these cases is true.
If you reset the System Setup drive type value, you must partition and high-level format the drive again.
If you partitioned the drive into individual logical drives, you may need to make the partitions smaller so that the computer can use all of the drive’s capacity.
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DOS messages “Disk Boot Failure,” “Non-System Disk,” or “No ROM Basic - SYSTEM HALTED,” appear.

Reinstall the DOS system files using the DOS SYS utility.

Check all cables.

Use FDISK to verify that the primary partition is active.

Rerun the partition and high-level format. Make sure you use the same version of DOS for all partitions on your computer.

Check for viruses.

System error message, “HDD controller failure” appears.

Confirm the jumper settings on the drive.

Verify the System Setup drive values.

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Contents 275xe, 545xe ATA Interface Drives Contents Read before you begin ST3660A free installation software Quick software transferJumpers and connectors Installing the drive Configuring the driveAttaching cables Connect the remote LED optionalInstalling drives in computers that use cable-select Mounting the driveConfiguring the computer Mbyte system-capacity limitStandard installation Model Mbytes Cyl Heads Sectors SetupTranslation geometry Partitioning and formatting the drive Low-level formattingPartitioning High-level formattingTransferring and using the installation software Transferring the installation softwareType format a/s Using the installation software Type seamovePage Medalist XE Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Booting with a diskette after EZ-Drive is installed Hold the Ctrl key down to boot from a floppyInstalling multiple partitions Hold the Ctrl key down to boot from a floppy Page Basic troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting System does not recognize the driveScreen remains blank when you power up the system System error message, Drive not Ready, appears System error message, HDD controller failure appears Disabling EZ-Drive Disabling Maximum Overdrive Technical support services SeaBOARDLocation Modem number SeaFAX Location Telephone numberSeagate Technical Support FAX /438-8137 SeaFONE /438-8222Seagate CompuServe forum Storing and shipping your drive Drive in an approved package