Seagate ST328040A, ST310220A, ST36810A Master/slave jumpers, Installing a master or one drive only

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Master/slave jumpers

If you already have one hard drive in your computer and you are installing a second drive, you must configure one drive as a mas- ter and the other as a slave.

Note. If you need to change the jumpers on your existing hard drive, see the Disk Manager online manual, look on the drive label, or contact the drive manufacturer.

Installing a master or one drive only:

•The drive is shipped configured for a master or single-drive installation with a jumper set on pins 7 and 8.

Note. The master drive usually defaults to being the “boot” drive (drive C), from which the computer loads system soft- ware when it first starts up.

Installing a slave drive:

•If you are installing your drive as the second drive on the cable, remove all the jumpers.

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Contents Installation Guide Page Contents Barracuda ATA Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Easiest way to install your drive To run DiscWizardBefore you begin What you needUltra ATA/66 Requirements 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 Gbyte limit Addressing drive-capacity limitationsMbyte 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 Drive partitioning Standard DOS installationTo partition your new drive using DOS Drive formatting Loading the Operating SystemCable-select jumper Additional installation optionsNon-ATA compatible slave jumper Disk Manger online manual Booting from a disketteAdvanced Disk Manager options 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 Drive does not format to full capacity System error message, Drive not Ready, appearsFdisk error message, No Fixed Disk Present, appears System error message, HDD controller failure appears Automated services Seagate Technology support servicesOnline services Technical support Customer Service CSOPresales 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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