Contents | Seagate ST34311A, ST32112A, ST38421A, ST36421A specs

Medalist 8421, 6421, 4311 and 2112, Rev. A

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The easiest way to install your drive	1
What you need	2
Before you begin	2
Handling precautions	3
Master/slave jumpers	4
Attaching cables and mounting the drive	6
Configuring your computer	9
Addressing drive-capacity limitations	11
Preparing your drive for use	13
Installation using Disk Manager	14
Windows 95 or Windows 98 installation	15
Standard DOS installation	16
Additional installation options	18
Non-ATA compatible slave jumper	18
Cable select jumper	18
Advanced Disk Manager options	19
Troubleshooting	22
Seagate Technology support services	28
Storing and shipping your drive	35

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Seagate ST34311A, ST32112A, ST38421A, ST36421A manual Contents

Contents

Installation Guide Page Contents Medalist 8421, 6421, 4311 and 2112, Rev. a Easiest way to install your drive Before you begin What you need Handling precautions Master/slave jumpers To configure the drive as a master or one drive only Master and slave jumper settings Attaching the cables Attaching cables and mounting the drive Mounting screws Cable connectors To configure your computer’s Bios Configuring your computer Recommendation Bios Settings Drive Model Cylinders Heads Addressing drive-capacity limitations Mbyte limitGbtye limit Bios upgrades Preparing your drive for use One-drive systemTwo-drive system Installation using Disk Manager Windows 95 or Windows 98 Installation Drive partitioning Standard DOS installation Drive formatting Additional installation options Non-ATA compatible slave jumperCable-select jumper Booting from a diskette Advanced Disk Manager optionsDisk Manger online manual Removing the Dynamic Drive Overlay Supported operating systems Follow these instructions to remove a DDO from a drive Select Uninstall Disk Manager Troubleshooting Additional troubleshooting tips Screen remains blank when you power up the systemSystem does not recognize the drive Medalist 8421, 6421, 4311 and 2112, Rev. a Page System error message, Drive not Ready, appears Fdisk error message, No Fixed Disk Present, appearsDrive does not format to full capacity Drive again. This erases data on the drive System error message, HDD controller failure appears Internet SeaBOARD Seagate Technology support servicesOnline services Automated services Seagate Express Presales SupportTechnical support Presales Support Customer Service CSO Warranty repairAuthorized service centers USA/Canada/Latin America support services Presales support Technical Support SeaFONESeaFAX 1-800-SEAGATE Call Center European support services FAX Services-All European Countries Africa/Middle East support services SeaFAX Asia/Pacific support services Seagate drive and approved packing materials Storing and shipping your drive Sicherheitsanleitung WarrantyMaintenance and repair Electromagnetic Compliance for the European UnionPage Page