Seagate 545XE, 275XE manual ST3660A free installation software, Quick software transfer

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Medalist XE Family Installation Guide, Rev. A

Maintenance and repair. Seagate drives do not require mainte- nance. The head/disc assembly is factory-sealed; a broken seal voids the warranty. Seagate customer service centers are the only facilities authorized to repair Seagate drives. Seagate does not sanction any third-party repair facilities.

Note. Throughout this manual, the Medalist 275xe is referred to by its model number, ST3295A, and the Medalist 545xe is referred to by its model number, ST3660A.

ST3660A free installation software

Files containing the free hard disc installation software and a program for extracting them, Seamove, are written on the ST3660A drive at the factory. The installation software is a version of EZ-Drivefor Seagate. It provides a software solution for computers using DOS and some BIOS combinations that limit the hard disc capacity to 528 Mbytes. It allows the computer to access the ST3660A’s entire 544.8 Mbytes. Before you partition and format the drive, transfer the EZ-Drive files to a bootable diskette. Instructions for transferring the EZ-Drive files are on page 11 and in the README.EXE file on the drive.

Note. The EZ-Drive software is authorized for installation only with the drive on which it is shipped.

Quick software transfer

Install the ST3660A drive.

Boot the computer with a diskette that has 300 Kbytes avail- able for transferring the files.

Select drive type 2 for the ST3660A in CMOS.

Activate the prompt for the ST3660A.

Type seamove. Seamove transfers the files to the diskette in Drive A, erases the drive partition and reboots the computer.

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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 limitModel Mbytes Cyl Heads Sectors Setup Standard installationTranslation geometry Partitioning and formatting the drive Low-level formattingPartitioning High-level formattingTransferring the installation software Transferring and using the installation softwareType format a/s Using the installation software Type seamovePage Medalist XE Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Hold the Ctrl key down to boot from a floppy Booting with a diskette after EZ-Drive is installedInstalling 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 SeaBOARD Technical support servicesLocation 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