Seagate ST313620A, ST310220A, ST320430A Preparing your drive for use, Installing a single drive

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Barracuda ATA Family Installation Guide, Rev. A

Preparing your drive for use

Installing a single drive

For a quick installation, we recommend you use Disk Manager to automatically partition and format your drive.

Disk Manager also ensures that your computer can access the full capacity of your hard drive. See “Installation using Disk Man- ager” below.

If you do not want to use Disk Manager, you can use the stan- dard DOS commands to partition and format your drive. See “Standard DOS installation” on page 14.

Installing a second, or slave drive:

Use the DiscWizard software provided with your drive to install an additional drive. For information on running DiscWizard, see page 1.

To add a second, or slave drive, without using DiscWizard:

Use the standard DOS commands FDISK and FORMAT. See “Standard DOS installation” on page 14.

Installation using Disk Manager

Note. The Disk Manager software is stored on the diskette or CD provided with your drive.

1.Boot your computer from your Windows startup diskette. Insert your DiscWizard diskette or CD (If you are using the CD, change to the drive letter of your CD-ROM).

2.At the prompt, type dm. Then press ENTER.

3.Follow the onscreen instructions until you see the Select an Installation Option menu.

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Contents Installation Guide Page Contents Barracuda ATA Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Easiest way to install your drive To run DiscWizardUltra ATA/66 Requirements What you needBefore you begin Handling precautions Installing a master or one drive only Master/slave jumpersMaster and slave jumper settings Attaching cables and mounting the drive Attaching the cablesMounting the drive Configuring your computer To configure your computer’s BiosBios Settings Drive Model Cylinders Heads Mbyte limit Addressing drive-capacity limitationsGbyte limit Bios upgrades Installing a single drive Installing a second, or slave driveInstallation using Disk Manager Preparing your drive for useBarracuda ATA Family Installation Guide, Rev. a To partition your new drive using DOS Standard DOS installationDrive partitioning Drive formatting Loading the Operating SystemNon-ATA compatible slave jumper Additional installation optionsCable-select jumper Advanced Disk Manager options Booting from a disketteDisk Manger online manual Supported operating systems Removing the Dynamic Drive OverlaySelect Uninstall Disk Manager To remove a DDO from a driveTroubleshooting Additional troubleshooting tips Full capacity Limit capacity to 2.1 Gbytes 4,092 cylinders Screen remains blank when you power up the system System does not recognize the driveBarracuda ATA Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Barracuda ATA Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Fdisk error message, No Fixed Disk Present, appears System error message, Drive not Ready, appearsDrive does not format to full capacity System error message, HDD controller failure appears Online services Seagate Technology support servicesAutomated services Presales Support Customer Service CSOTechnical support USA/Canada/Latin America support services Authorized service centersEuropean support services Call CenterAfrica/Middle East support services Asia/Pacific support servicesStoring and shipping your drive Seagate drive and approved packing materialsWarranty Maintenance and repairElectromagnetic Compliance for the European Union SicherheitsanleitungPage Page

ST313620A, ST36810A, ST310220A, ST320430A, ST328040A specifications

Seagate has a long-standing reputation for producing reliable hard drives, and models like the ST328040A, ST320430A, ST310220A, ST36810A, and ST313620A exemplify the company's commitment to performance and storage innovation. Each of these drives has unique features and technological specifications, catering to a range of storage needs.

The Seagate ST328040A is a 3.5-inch hard drive that boasts a storage capacity of 8.4 GB. It utilizes the IDE interface and offers a rotational speed of 5,400 RPM. With a data transfer rate of 2.2 MB/s, it was a competitive solution for desktop PCs at the time of its release, providing sufficient storage for operating systems, applications, and user files.

Meanwhile, the ST320430A also adheres to a 3.5-inch form factor but steps up storage capacity with 20.4 GB. Utilizing Ultra DMA technology, it enhances data transfer speeds and efficiency. With a rotational speed similar to its predecessor at 5,400 RPM, the ST320430A strikes a balance between performance and power consumption, making it suitable for multimedia applications and file storage.

The ST310220A offers an additional leap in performance with its 10.0 GB capacity and features the same 5,400 RPM speed. It is designed for reliability and benefits from Seagate’s Advanced Format technology, which improves the drive's error correction and fault tolerance.

The ST36810A, offering 6.8 GB of space, showcases Seagate's dedication to reducing drive size while maximizing performance. This model is particularly noted for its ruggedness, making it an ideal choice for portable applications where durability is key.

Finally, the ST313620A provides a robust storage option with 13.6 GB capacity. This model features enhanced read/write speeds, making it well-suited for those demanding swift data access. A notable characteristic of these hard drives is their compatibility with a broad range of operating systems and devices, ensuring versatility across various computing environments.

In summary, the Seagate ST328040A, ST320430A, ST310220A, ST36810A, and ST313620A hard drives reflect the company's technological advancements in storage solutions throughout their respective timelines. With features focusing on efficiency, reliability, and capacity, these drives played important roles in the evolution of desktop computing and storage solutions.
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