Barracuda® ATA IV Family Installation Guide

ST380021A, ST360021A, ST340016A, ST320011A

Publication number: 100129216, Rev. A

The Easiest Way to Install Your Drive

DiscWizardis Seagate’s exclusive Windows program that is included with your drive for easy drive installation. You can use this software if you have a bootable hard drive in your computer and are running Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95. Download the software from our Web site at www.seagate.com.

Run DiscWizard before installing your drive for customized step-by-step instructions for your system.

To run DiscWizard:

Download the software from www.seagate.com, and follow the online instructions to complete the installation.

If you cannot run DiscWizard, follow the instructions on this installation sheet to install and configure your drive.

What You Need

•A Phillips screwdriver and four 6-32 UNC drive mounting screws

•A standard 40-pin ATA interface cable, or an 80-conductor cable to run Ultra ATA 100 (max length: 18 inches)

•An unused drive power cable for your new drive

•A version of Windows with FAT32 file system for drives over 32 Gbytes

Ultra ATA/100 Requirements

The drive can be configured to support a default maximum transfer rate. This drive can support transfer rates up to 100 Mbytes per second (UDMA 5) in Ultra ATA/100 mode. Using a software utility, you can set the default transfer rate to the best capability of your system. For your drive to run in this mode, you need the following:

•A computer that supports UDMA mode 5

•A 40-pin 80-conductor cable (available from your dealer)

•A software utility to confirm and activate Ultra ATA/100. Seagate® provides a utility called UATA100.exe. You can download the latest version from our Web site at www.seagate.com.

•Windows Me or Windows 98 operating system: either supports Ultra ATA\100.

Handling Precautions

Disc drives are extremely fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive.

Keep the drive in the protective SeaShellcontainer until you are ready to install it. This minimizes handling damage.

The drive has a protective cover called SeaShield® . Do not remove this permanent cover—it protects the drive from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and minor impact damage.

Protect your drive from static discharge by wearing a grounded wrist strap throughout the installation process.

Always handle the drive by the edges or frame.

Do not apply pressure or attach labels to the circuit board or the top of the drive.

•Master or single drive: To configure the drive as a master or a single drive, set the jumper on pins 7 and 8.

•Drive is slave: To configure the drive as a slave, or second drive on the cable, remove all the jumpers.

•Master with non ATA-compatible slave: Use this setting if the slave drive is not recognized. Configure the master drive with a jumper set on pins 5 and 6 and pins 7 and 8 to enable this option.

•Cable select option: Cable Select jumpers use the cable to determine master or slave. To enable cable select, set a jumper on pins 5 and 6. If using two drives, jumpers for both drives should be set on pins 5 and 6.

•Alternate capacity jumper: Drives with a 40-Gbyte capacity and greater are limited to 32 Gbytes. This jumper is used to provide a solution to specific legacy BIOS problems. When using the alternate capacity jumper, Disk Manager software is required to achieve the drive’s full capacity.

Attaching Cables and Mounting the Drive

1.Attach one end of the drive interface cable to the interface connector on your computer’s motherboard (see your computer manual for connector locations).

!Caution. Align pin 1 on the motherboard connector with pin 1 on your drive connector. Pin 1 is marked by a stripe on one side of the cable.

2.Attach the interface connector and the power connector to the drive.

Note. You can mount the drive in any orientation. Usually it is mounted with the circuit board down.

3.Secure the drive in the computer using four 6-32 UNC mounting screws in either the side-mounting or bottom-mounting holes. Insert the screws no more than 0.20 inch (5.08 mm) into the bottom-mounting holes and no more than 0.14 inch (3.55 mm) into the side-mounting holes.

 

Note. When configuring two ATA devices on

 

 

the same cable, both must use Cable

Master

 

Select or both must use Master/Slave

Pin 1

jumper settings. If using a standard

 

 

Computer

40-pin cable, the master and slave

Slave

drives can be placed in any position. If

 

Motherboard

using a 40-pin 80-conductor cable, attach

 

 

the blue connector to the motherboard,

 

 

the black connector to the master drive

 

 

and the grey connector to the slave.

!Caution. Do not overtighten the screws or use metric screws. This may damage the drive.

Power connector

Interface connector

Pin 1

Configuring the BIOS

For your computer to recognize your new drive, configure your computer’s BIOS as follows:

1. Run the system setup program.

2. Enable LBA mode and UDMA mode, if available.

3. Select the auto-detect option. If necessary, refer to the drive param eters on your drive label to configure the drive for your system. BIOS

Setting the Jumpers

Options jumper block

*Master or single drive

Drive is slave

Master with non ATA- compatible slave

*Cable select

Limit drive capacity

>32 Gbytes = 32 Gbytes <32 Gbytes = 2.1 Gbytes

7 5 3 1

8

6

4

2

 

 

Circuit Board

 

 

 

 

Refer to the jumper settings on your drive label to configure the drive for your system. Jumper settings also can be accessed online from our Web site at www.seagate.com.

*Drives may be shipped with either configuration as default.

settings can also be accessed at www.seagate.com. To access the full capacity of the drive, use LBA mode or use Disk Manager.

4.Save and exit the system setup program.

BIOS Settings

Drive Model

Formatted Gbytes

Total Sectors*

ST380021A

80.0

156,301,488

ST360021A

60.0

117,231,408

ST340016A

40.0

78,165,360

ST320011A

20.0

39,102,336

*One sector equals 512 bytes.

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ST340016A, ST320011A, ST360021A, ST380021A specifications

The Seagate ST380021A, ST360021A, ST320011A, and ST340016A are part of Seagate's Barracuda series of hard disk drives, known for their reliability, performance, and innovative technologies. These drives were prominent during the transition from older PATA interfaces to newer SATA standards, making them important components in many computing setups from the early 2000s.

The ST380021A boasts an 80 GB capacity and utilizes a 7200 RPM spindle speed, delivering solid performance for everyday computing tasks. With an 8 MB cache, the drive effectively enhances data retrieval speeds, making it suitable for applications that require quick file access.

The ST360021A, with its capacity of 60 GB, also runs at 7200 RPM and shares similar performance characteristics with the ST380021A. Both models utilize Advanced Format technology, which increases the efficiency of data storage and improves defect management, ultimately enhancing the longevity of the drives.

On the other hand, the ST320011A features a 20 GB capacity. This model is designed for users with lower storage requirements, while still maintaining a performance edge with its similar spindle speed and cache size like its 80 GB and 60 GB counterparts. This drive is well suited for basic computing needs, where storage space is not a priority.

The ST340016A further increases the storage capacity, featuring a 40 GB design and enhancing file storage capabilities for users seeking more substantial sizes for applications or multimedia files. Each of these drives features a high-duty design, making them reliable components for desktop and server environments alike.

These Seagate drives are also noted for their low power consumption and noise levels, making them environmentally friendly choices while not sacrificing performance. They are optimized for both read and write operations, thanks to their robust internal mechanisms and drivetrain technologies.

Overall, the Seagate ST380021A, ST360021A, ST320011A, and ST340016A hard drives symbolize a significant evolution in fixed storage technologies, marrying speed, capacity, and efficiency in a reliable package that supported a range of computing needs during their time. They remain a testament to Seagate’s commitment to providing solutions that meet the dynamic requirements of users in various computing environments.
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