example, to view the Knowledgebase article for installing Windows XP on your new Seagate drive:
1.Open your browser and go to http://support.microsoft.com.
2.Enter 313348 in the Microsoft web site’s search box, and then press Enter. Locate and select the most accurate options from the search results. The article is displayed on your screen.
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Installing the drive in Mac OS X systems
1.Install the drive in your system using the instructions provided on the front of this installation guide.
2.Insert the Mac OS X Install CD 1 (OS 10.3 and earlier) or Install DVD (OS 10.4). These operating system discs are provided by Apple and nor- mally ship with Apple computers.
3.Restart the computer while holding the C key (you can release the C key after you see the Apple logo appear on the screen). In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language after booting from these install discs.
4.If the new drive you just installed is the only disc in your system (replac- ing the original hard disc drive), click on “continue” and follow the on- screen instructions to install OS X on your new drive. If the new drive you installed is not the only drive in your system, do not click on ‘continue.’ Instead, select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu located in the top menu area.
5.Select the drive you want to install in the left panel.
Warning. Be sure to select the correct disc before erasing the drive. Just as the name implies, erasing erases all data on the selected drive.
Note. If you are installing the drive in an Apple G5 system and the system does not recognize the drive, contact Seagate Technical Support using the phone number for your region listed in the “Seagate support services” section in this installation guide for information about com- patibility with Apple G5 systems.
6.Click on Erase and then select a volume format (Mac OS Extended is a
Macintosh Troubleshooting
See www.apple.com for Macintosh troubleshooting information.
Windows Troubleshooting
If your drive is not working properly, these troubleshooting tips may help solve the problem.
1.Does the drive spin up? A spinning drive produces a faint whine and clicking noise. If your drive does not spin, check that the power connec- tor and interface cable are securely attached.
2.Does the computer recognize the drive? Verify that the drive is enabled in the system CMOS or setup program. If not, select the autode- tect option and enable it. If your drive has a problem, it may not be rec- ognized by the system. If the operating system does not recognize the drive, you need to load your host adapter drivers.
3.I receive a “drive not detected” message. Why? Your
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4.Does Scandisk find the drive
defects are detected, this may be an indication of a problem.
5.Why does my computer hang on startup? Verify that your system is SATA compatible. You need either a SATA
6.I’m running Windows 98 and FDISK is not reporting the full capacity of my drive. Why? You need to upgrade your version of FDISK if you are using the diskettes or CD that came with your original Windows 95 or 98 operating system. Microsoft provides a free downloadable FDISK upgrade. See Microsoft Knowledgebase article number 263044 located at http://support.microsoft.com.
Note. If these tips do not answer your question or solve the problem, con- tact your dealer or visit http://seatools.seagate.com to download SeaTools disc diagnostics software and more troubleshooting advice.
Seagate support services
For online information about Seagate products, visit www.seagate.com or
If you need help installing your drive, consult your dealer first. If you need additional help, call a Seagate technical support specialist. Before calling, note your system configuration and drive model number.
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Warranty. To determine the warranty status of your Seagate disc drive, contact your place of purchase or visit our web site at www.seagate.com for more information.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Run SeaTools to diagnose your drive before requesting a return authorization. In addition, please verify that your drive is defective by following the troubleshooting checklist in this guide. Seagate offers com- prehensive customer support for all Seagate drives worldwide. Seagate customer ser- vice centers are the only facilities authorized to service Seagate drives. Drive return procedures vary depending on geographical location and are subject to current interna- tional trade regulations.
Shipping the drive
Caution. Back up the data before shipping. Seagate assumes no responsibility for data lost during shipping or service.
Shipping drive in an unapproved container voids the warranty. Pack the drive with origi- nal box and packing materials. Use no other materials. This prevents electrical and physical damage in transit.
Electromagnetic compliance for the European Union. This model complies with the European Union requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/ EEC of 03 May 1989 as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC of 28 April 1992 and Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993. Compliance of this drive, as a system component, was con- firmed with a test system. We cannot guarantee that your system will comply. The drive is not meant for external use (without enclosure, shielded I/O cable, etc.).
Sicherheitsanleitung 1. Das Gerrät ist ein Einbaugerät, das für eine maximale Umge- bungstempeatur von 60°C vorgesehen ist. 2. Zur Befestigung des Lufwerks werden 4 Schrauben
5.Alle Arbeiten auf dem Festplattte dürfen nur von Ausgebiletem Serciepersonal durch- geführt werden. Bitte entfernen Sie nicht die Aufschriftenschilder des Laufwerkes. 6. Der Einbau des Laufwerkes muss den Anforderungen gemäss DIN IEC 950 VDE 0805/ 05.90 entspreche.
©2006 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved
Publication number: 100390004, Rev. A, Seprember 2006, Printed in USA
Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Wave logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC. DB35 Series and DiscWizard are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC. Other product names are registered trade- marks or trademarks of their owners. One gigabyte, or Gbyte, equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on oper- ating environment and formatting. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
