Seagate ST31270A manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction . . . .

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Before you begin...

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Configuring the drive

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Attaching the cables

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Mounting the drive

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Transferring the software from the drive

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Determining if your BIOS accepts more than

 

528 Mbytes . . .

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Solutions for surpassing the 528-Mbyte barrier

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Configuring the computer

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Using the installation software

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Standard setup .

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Dual-drive emulation installation

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Partitioning and formatting the drive

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Windows 32-bit disk access

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Basic troubleshooting

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Advanced troubleshooting

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Technical support services

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Contents Medalist ATA Interface Drive Contents Introduction Drive features LBABefore you begin Sicherheitsanleitung Configuring the drive Required materialsDrive connectors Options jumper block settings Medalist 1270 Installation Guide, July Attach a power-supply cable to the drive Attaching the cablesMounting the drive Mounting holesTransferring the software from the drive Type format a /sMedalist 1270 Installation Guide, July Determining if your Bios accepts more than 528 Mbytes Solutions for surpassing the 528-Mbyte barrierConfiguring the computer Using the installation softwareMedalist 1270 Installation Guide, July Medalist 1270 Installation Guide, July Medalist 1270 Installation Guide, July Standard setup Dual-drive emulation Dual-drive emulation installationModel Setup Mbytes Cyl Heads Sectors 024Partitioning Partitioning and formatting the driveLow-level formatting Windows 32-bit disk access High-level formattingMedalist 1270 Installation Guide, July Basic troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting System does not recognize the driveMedalist 1270 Installation Guide, July Screen remains blank when you power up the system System error message, Drive not Ready, appearsDrive does not format to full capacity System error message, HDD controller failure appears Disabling EZ-DriveDisabling Maximum Overdrive Location Modem number Technical support servicesSeaBOARD Seagate Technical Support FAX /438-8137 SeaFAXLocation Telephone number SeaFONE /438-8222Seagate’s Internet connections Storing and shipping your drive Drive in an approved package