Seagate 545XE, 275XE manual Disabling Maximum Overdrive

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Medalist XE Family Installation Guide, Rev. A

Disabling Maximum Overdrive

You can disable Maximum Overdrive during the installation proc- ess or anytime afterward.

To disable it during the installation, select the Change Install Features option in the Options dialog box that appears when the format completes. This feature allows you to enable or disable Maximum Overdrive.

To disable it after the drive has been installed.

1.Insert the EZ-Drive diskette into the diskette drive.

2.Type ez at the command line.

3.Press ENTER until the Select Installation Type dialog box appears.

4.Use the down arrow key to select Change Install Features.

5.Press ENTER.

6.The first selection gives the current Maximum Overdrive status. Press the ENTER key to change the status.

7.Use the down-arrow key to select Save Changes. Press ENTER to save.

Additional EZ-Drive troubleshooting and help information is avail- able when you select Information Help in the Select Installation Type dialog box.

Answers to frequently asked troubleshooting questions are avail- able in the EZ-HELP.EXE file on the diskette.

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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 limitTranslation geometry Standard installationModel Mbytes Cyl Heads Sectors Setup Partitioning and formatting the drive Low-level formattingPartitioning High-level formattingType format a/s Transferring and using the installation softwareTransferring the installation software Using the installation software Type seamovePage Medalist XE Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Installing multiple partitions Booting with a diskette after EZ-Drive is installedHold the Ctrl key down to boot from a floppy 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 Location Modem number Technical support servicesSeaBOARD Seagate Technical Support FAX /438-8137 SeaFAXLocation Telephone number SeaFONE /438-8222Seagate CompuServe forum Storing and shipping your drive Drive in an approved package
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