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README.TXT Revision: 3-May-2004 _____________________________________________________________________ Seagate Technology LLC SeaTools Desktop Edition v3.00 _____________________________________________________________________ Copyright (c) 2004 by Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Welcome to Seagate's SeaTools Desktop Edition Software! This User Guide file contains important information about SeaTools. Please read this entire file before using this software. SeaTools Desktop Edition is a comprehensive, easy-to-use diagnostic tool that helps you quickly determine what is preventing you from accessing data on your desktop, laptop or notebook computer. It includes several tests that will examine the physical media as well as the FAT and NTFS file structures on your Seagate disc drive and any non-Seagate disc drive. Table of Contents ----------------- 1. Why Use SeaTools? 2. Using SeaTools Desktop Edition 3. Error Codes 4. Troubleshooting 5. v3.00 KNOWN LIMITATIONS 6. System Requirements 7. Revision History 8. USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 9. Data Recovery Information 10. Seagate Technology Support Services 11. Product Return Procedure ===================================================================== 1. Why Use SeaTools? -------------------- After testing, a large percentage of the drives returned to Seagate for warranty replacement are perfectly good drives with "No Problem Found" (NPF). Returning a drive for warranty service means system downtime and inconvenience for you in packing and returning your drive product. Before you send in a drive, it is in your best interest to determine if a replacement drive is really necessary. This hard disc diagnostic utility will help you make that determination and possibly save you time and money and preserve your data. Some typical reasons for No Problem Found are: * File System Corruption * Driver Corruption * Broken Master Boot Record * Virus Attack * Hardware Conflicts The Seagate SeaTools Desktop Edition software is easy to load and simple to use. The following instructions will help you get the most out of this new software tool. If you have questions about this or any other Seagate software or service products, please contact Seagate at the numbers listed below. ===================================================================== 2. Using SeaTools Desktop Edition --------------------------------- Do not remove the SeaTools Desktop Edition diskette while the tests are running. Information from the diskette is used throughout the testing process. Run Seagate SeaTools Desktop Edition ==================================== 1. Shut down your operating system ------------------------------- Insert the SeaTools Desktop Edition diskette in your A: drive or CD and reboot or power on your computer. The system will boot to the DR-DOS operating system. If your system fails to boot, see the Troubleshooting section later in this file. 2. Select Items to Test -------------------- After SeaTools loads, the "Storage Explorer" tree will provide you with a convenient way to navigate the different storage devices in your system. If the information is correct, select the drive you would like to test or all drives. If not, press help button for help to explain possible reasons why your drives were not detected Right Click the mouse button to select or deselect All devices. In addition, Right Click allow you to display more complete Drive Information. The following items can be selected for diagnosis: - "My Computer" - Disc Controllers - Physical drives - Logical Partitions When you have selected the items that you would like to test, click on the "diagnose" button to continue. 3. Select the Tests to run ------------------------ A menu of the possible diagnostic tests is shown. Select the tests that you would like to preform, and select next to continue. These include: - Quick Diagnostic - Full Diagnostic - File Structure Test (NTFS, FAT32, FAT16) - Controller Test - System Memory Test The "Quick Diagnostic" is adequate for most situations. Consider running the "Full Diagnostic" which reads each sector on the drive if you need to run a more comprehensive test. For more information on these tests, see click on the "help" button. 4. Running of the Diagnostics ------------------------- The SeaTools Desktop Edition performs a data-safe test of the selected hard disc drive or device for possible malfunctions. Long tests may be aborted at any time. Click Cancel or Skip with the mouse or Alt-C or Alt-S from the keyboard. During the "Full Diagnostic" only, if bad sectors (LBAs) are detected, SeaTools will attempt to determine how the sectors are used. They often are empty or not in use. However, they could be part of a data file or even part of the operating system directory structure. In any event, it is important to know that the sector is already unreadable and that any data in it is already lost. 5. Summary of Results ------------------ Upon completion of running the diagnostics, you will be taken to the "results" tree, which shows the testing status of each item in the storage explorer. For complete results for each item, select it and press the "View Report" button. The following conditions may apply: - Passed - Unsupported - Failed - Skipped - Not Tested - Passed with inconsistencies Passed with inconsistencies is a special condition where bad sectors were detected as unreadable and the user gave permission to SeaTools to attempt to reallocate blank replacement sectors which was successful. 6. Viewing a Report ---------------- This report can be saved to a floppy disk or printed. **** NOTE **** After exiting SeaTools, if not saved to a floppy, this report will be on the RAM drive until the system is rebooted. If you booted from a CD then the floppy drive is usually B:\. After viewing, click "Done" to return to the results tree . Keyboard Navigation =================== You can access all SeaTools controls using only the keyboard. Similar to Windows, use the Tab key to switch between controls, such as buttons, check boxes and list boxes. Use the arrow keys to select items in a list or to switch between tabs in a tab control. Items in a list can be selected using the spacebar/enter keys. You can quickly select certain controls by using a hot key. This is done by pressing the Alt key followed by a letter. The letter assigned to a selection will be underlined in that item's description. Alt- N and Alt-B are assigned to the 'Next' and 'Back' buttons. Similarly, Alt-X or Alt-F4 are exit, Alt-S is Skip when testing and Alt-H is for Help. On the main screen, you can use Alt-D to switch to the "Diagnostics" tab, Alt-R to view the "Results" tab, and Alt-E to view the User Guide. On the "Diagnostics" tab, after highlighting a disc drive, press the letter 'i' to get drive Info. View User Guide =============== 1. To view the README.TXT file, select "User Guide" from the main menu. 2. After viewing, press "Done" to return to the main menu. The README.TXT file is stored on the floppy diskette #2 or in the CD-ROM root directory. Exit ==== 1. To exit, select "Exit" from the main menu. Alt-F4 also exits the program. 2. Press [CTRL]-[ALT]-[DEL] to reboot, or power off your system. ===================================================================== 3. Error Codes -------------- SeaTools Desktop Edition may display a variety of error codes depending on the interface and which test module was running when the error or status occurred. In some situations when the drive is offline running a Drive Self Test, the drive gives its own DST result code. When a drive is completely non-functional, no make, model or error codes are available. If the drive is under warranty, you can manually start the drive return form by typing Alt-R at the main menu. Beginning with the most common error codes: DiagATA and DiagSCSI test modules --------------------------------- Short test ATA SCSI No error 10h 30h SMART error 11h NA Defective drive* 12h 32h Run long generic test 13h 33h Bad cable 14h 34h Device not supported 15h 35h Drive password protected 16h 36h Shock damage 17h 37h Corrupted format* NA 38h Aborted 50h 70h * "Defective drive" and corrupted formats (sometimes also called SCSI 03/31 errors), can often be revived with a data-destructive zero fill data pattern or a low level format. This is because today's modern disc drives contain thousands of spare sectors which are automatically reallocated if the drive senses difficulty reading or writing. Since SeaTools is read-only (data safe) occasionally a problem sector that has not reallocated to a spare sector can be forced to do so by writing to that sector. Spare sector reallocation is a normal intelligent drive operation. Zero fill data pattern writing or a low level format are data destructive operations equivalent to erasing the data off the drive. The DiscWizard Starter Edition utility has a Zero Fill utility option. The SCSI host adapter utilities menu should have this low level format option. Seagate is not responsible for lost user data. ATA Drive Self Test (DST) ------------------------- Off-line data collection status byte values: 01h Reserved 02h or 82h Off-line data collection activity was completed without error. 03h Reserved 04h or 84h Off-line data collection activity was suspended by an interrupting command from host. 05h or 85h Off-line data collection activity was aborted by an interrupting command from host. 06h or 86h Off-line data collection activity was aborted by the device with a fatal error. Self-test execution status values: 0h The previous self-test routine completed without error or no self-test has ever been run 1h The self-test routine was aborted by the host 2h The self-test routine was interrupted by the host with a hardware or software reset 3h A fatal error or unknown test error occurred while the device was executing its self-test routine and the device was unable to complete the self-test routine. 4h The previous self-test completed having a test element that failed and the test element that failed is not known. 5h The previous self-test completed having the electrical element of the test failed. 6h The previous self-test completed having the servo (and/or seek) test element of the test failed. 7h The previous self-test completed having the read element of the test failed. ATACore test library module --------------------------- AtaCore Error 2 in SeqScan SCSI Drive Self Test (DST) -------------------------- 0h Self-test completed without error 1h The background self-test was aborted by the application client using a Send Diagnostics command with the Self-test Code field set to 100b (Abort background self- test). 2h The self-test routine was aborted by an application client using a method other than a Send Diagnostics command with the Self- test Code field set to 100b (e.g., by a task management function, by a reset, or by issuing an exception command). 3h An unknown error occurred while the device server was executing the self-test and the device server was unable to complete the self-test. 4h The self-test completed with a failure in a test segment, and the test segment that failed is not known. 5h The first segment of the self-test failed. 6h The second segment of the self-test failed. 7h Another segment of the self-test failed. ===================================================================== 4. Troubleshooting ------------------ SeaTools Desktop Edition WILL NOT LOAD If when you insert the SeaTools Desktop Edition diskette or CD and power on the computer, it does not load SeaTools, the "boot sequence" may be set to boot to the hard disc drive first. To change the boot sequence to boot from the A: or CD drive first, you must enter the "Setup" or "CMOS Setup" of your computer. Methods for entering the Setup or CMOS Setup vary depending on your computer's make and model, but most methods consist of pressing a key or key sequence during the initial power on boot sequence. To determine which key or key sequence to press for your computer, watch the screen closely during boot up for a message like "Press F1 to enter Setup" or something similar. Nearly all systems will continue on automatically after a brief period of time if the key is not pressed, so act quickly. You may have only a few seconds to find and press the appropriate key or key sequence. The most common keys or key sequences to enter setup are: - [DELETE] - [F1] - [F2] - [CTRL]-[ALT]-[S] - [CTRL]-[ALT]-[ESC] - [CTRL]-[ALT]-[ENTER] NOTE: Some computers that use the "[CTRL]-[ALT]-[___]" sequences must be at a prompt before pressing the keys. If you are unsure about how to enter the setup, see the owner's manual for your computer or seek assistance from your computer manufacturer or the store where you purchased the computer. DISKETTE READ ERRORS: - If your receive an error message "Seagate Desktop Edition could not read strings from the diskette," make sure the diskette is still in the diskette drive. If the message persists, there may be an error on the diskette. Create a new SeaTools Desktop Edition diskette and run the tests again. DISKETTE WRITE ERRORS: - The diskette may not have enough free space to write to a report file. Normally this would only happen if the SeaTools Disc Diagnostic has created a large number of report files. If this is the case, delete some of the report files or copy them to another diskette and run the tests again. - The diskette may have a bad sector. If this is the case, create a new SeaTools Desktop Edition diskette and run the tests again. NOTE: You may continue the diagnostic with this condition, however, no report file will be generated. If you call to report problems to Seagate Technology, please provide as much information as possible. If you can, please provide the following details: 1. When does the problem occur? On the boot up of the diagnostic operating system? During the hard disc drive tests? After exiting SeaTools Desktop Edition? 2. Can the problem be recreated? If so, please outline the steps necessary to recreate it. 3. What is your system configuration? List the details about your system as tested. Make, model, processor and system memory Hard disc drives (internal and external) connected to the system, including make, model, size, and type Make and model of hard disc drive controllers Make and model of the video adapter Additional adapter cards, including sound and multimedia Peripherals attached, (mouse, tape backup, printer, and so on) ===================================================================== 5. v3.00 KNOWN LIMITATIONS -------------------------- * SeaTools Desktop Edition may not find or access hard disc drives when CMOS is set to "none" for those drives. * SeaTools Desktop cannot find a drive that is completely non- functional. No make, model or error codes are available. If the drive is under warranty, you can manually start the drive return by printing the RMA.TXT form on the CD or diskette. * Some drives may be detected without make or model number information. This is usually the case when the drive is attached to an Unknown Controller. This is common with add-in controllers. Fortunately, most controllers provide Interrupt 13 (INT13) support. INT13 is a slightly higher level of disc access that is shared by all interfaces. It provides a method to test drives at the sector level and is reliable. If this occurs, SeaTools will list the drive as "BIOS Drive (8x hex)" where x is a number indicating the boot order. 80h is usually the boot device, 81h is next, etc. * File structure tests are currently not compatible with HPFS or unix-based partitions. * File structure tests are not performed on structures inside a compressed volume. * File structure tests may not be compatible with security or data encryption software. * Some SCSI Host Adapters do not have DOS mode ASPI device drivers available. Seagate's DIAGSCSI test requires the ASPI support to run. Autoexec.bat file LoadASPI option 2 allows adding other DOS ASPI device drivers. If booting from a CD, then the floppy drive is usually B:\ * SMART errors on drives less than 2GB may be invalid. The drive may still be a very good drive. The early implementations of SMART problem detection technology on ATA drives were not as refined as today's testing techniques. If your drive is less than 2GB in capacity, please also run the Generic tests to verify all sectors on the drive. Check http://www.seagate.com often for new and updated versions of SeaTools Desktop Edition software as well as updates to the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ's) list. Seagate will continue to add new features, functions and capabilities to this software. ===================================================================== 6. System Requirements ----------------------- * IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium or greater processor * VGA 640 x 480 or greater graphics capability * 64 megabytes of RAM * 1.44 megabyte floppy disk drive or Bootable CD ===================================================================== 7. Revision History ------------------- v1.01.13 24-Sep-1999 Initial public release SeaTools Disc Diagnostic. v1.01.14 26-Jan-2000 Support for Drive Self Test (DST) added. STrun v1.3 utility added. v1.02.06 01-Jun-2000 DIAGATA v3.02.601 test module updated to add Promise Technology and High- Point ATA host adapter support. Optional Legacy test on DST capable drives. Bad Cable or Connections test added. Verbose log file with estimated performance measurements. Newer LoadASPI.com SCSI driver detector. ATA- Depot v1.03.601 utility added. See ATADEPOT.TXT for usage. v1.03.05 27-Oct-2000 Multi-language release: English, German, French, Spanish v1.05.03 07-Feb-2001 Underlying boot OS updated to Caldera DR-DOS 7. This version exits to A:> which will allow user to run many other types of DOS based utils like UATA100. No functional differences to test modules in this release. v1.05.04 08-Feb-2002 Generic tests adjusted to allow single drive tests. Boot sector anomaly test added to help troubleshoot non-booting drives. v1.05.08 05-Mar-2002 Updated DDO to support ATA>137GB. Fixed CD-ROM boot support. Changed how self- extracting exe file gets expanded to speed up the boot. Fixed system with all Seagate drives (ATA and SCSI) and added hint to skip tests (ALT-F1) during the full generic diagnostic (in all languages). Fixed system with a non-Seagate SCSI drive as first identified drive and Seagate SCSI drive as second identified drive (was not displaying the Seagate drive). v1.06.02 28-Jan-2003 New branding. Better booting DDO v9.83 new Ontrack extended memory manager, new DIAGATA v3.06.21230ML. Removed STrun. v2.00 12-Jun-2003 Updated UI. Mouse support. Improved support for SATA drives. Bad LBAs associated to file name on Seagate Extended test. new DIAGATA v3.07.30214ML. Renamed to SeaTools Desktop Edition. Removed ATA-Depot. v2.10 15-Jan-2004 Added NTFS file system integrity check. v3.00 27-April-2004 Updated Storage Explorer UI, automatically choose between Seagate and generic diagnostics. Option to write zeros to bad LBAs to force reallocation to blank spare sectors. New DIAGATA v3.07.40323ML. ===================================================================== 7. USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC AND KROLL ONTRACK INC (COLLECTIVELY "SEAGATE") REGARDING SOFTWARE WHICH YOU MAY DOWNLOAD ("SOFTWARE"). PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. BY CLICKING THE "I ACCEPT" BUTTON AND DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU SHOULD EXIT THIS PAGE AND, IF YOU RECEIVED A CD CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE, RETURN THE SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION TO SEAGATE. 1. License Grant. Seagate grants to you a personal, nonexclusive license to use one copy of the Software for testing your hard- drive(s) on a single computer. You are obtaining no rights in the Software except those given in this limited license. 2. Ownership. The Software is owned by Seagate and/or its suppliers. The Software is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ENGINEER, REVERSE COMPILE OR DISASSEMBLE THE SOFTWARE. You may not remove, alter or destroy any copyright, proprietary or confidential notices placed on the Software or the documentation. You may copy the Software solely to make one backup or archival copy. You may not copy the documentation. 3. No Transfers. You may not sublicense the Software. You may not transfer the Software to a third party unless you cease all use of it, transfer all copies of it and accompanying Documentation, and the transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. =-------------------------------------------------------------------= | 4. NO WARRANTIES. THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION ARE | | PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS." SEAGATE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR | | IMPLIED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS, ORAL OR | | WRITTEN, TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT | | LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A | | PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE | | ABOVE YOU ACCEPT THAT THE SOFTWARE MAY NOT MEET YOUR | | REQUIIREMENTS, OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IDENTIFY ANY OR ALL ERRORS | | OR PROBLEMS, OR DO SO ACCURATELY. This Agreement does not affect | | any statutory rights you may have as a consumer. | =-------------------------------------------------------------------= | 5. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SEAGATE BE LIABLE | | TO YOU, YOUR CUSTOMERS, OR OTHER USERS, FOR ANY DIRECT | | CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY | | KIND ARISING OUT OF THE LICENSE OF, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE | | THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DATA LOSS, EVEN IF | | SEAGATE OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF | | SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL SEAGATE'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE | | LICENSE FEE PAID BY YOU OR $1. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND | | RISK IS REFLECTED IN THE PRICE OF THE SOFTWARE. SOME | | JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR LIMITATIONS ON CONSEQUENTIAL | | DAMAGES. | =-------------------------------------------------------------------= 6. Term. Seagate may immediately terminate this Agreement and the license it grants if you fail to comply with any material term or condition. Upon such termination you must immediately cease using the Software and must follow Seagate's instructions regarding return of the Software. ALL DISCLAIMERS HEREIN SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION. 7. Access Outside the United States. You may not download or otherwise export or re-export the Software or any underlying information or technology (or direct product thereof) except in full compliance with all United States and other applicable laws and regulations. In particular, but without limitation, none of the Software or underlying information or technology (or direct product thereof) may be downloaded or otherwise exported or re-exported into (or to a national or resident of) (i) Cuba, Libya, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, or Rwanda or (ii) any Group D:1 or E:2 country (as specified in Supplement No. 1 to Part 740 of the US Export Administration Regulations, or any successor thereto). This Section 7 shall survive any termination of this Agreement. 8. Miscellaneous. This is the entire Agreement between you and Seagate, and supersedes any prior agreement, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. The parties disclaim the application of the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods. The parties agree that the law of California, USA, excluding its conflict of law rules, shall govern. Any lawsuit involving this Agreement must be brought in a court in California, and you hereby consent to jurisdiction in California. If any provision of this Agreement is ruled invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Agreement. Seagate is a Delaware Limited Liability Company with its primary place of business located at 920 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Kroll Ontrack Inc is a Minnesota corporation with its primary place of business located at 6321 Bury Drive, Suite 15-21, Eden Prairie, MN 55346. (C) 1999-2004 Seagate Technology LLC. End of User License Agreement. ===================================================================== 8. Data Recovery Information ---------------------------- If you cannot access the data on the drive and need data recovery services, data recovery service providers may be located on the Internet using major search engines or by referencing your local classified telephone directory. Seagate does not perform any data recovery services, nor does Seagate endorse or warrant the services of any specific data recovery company. Nevertheless, one independent data recovery service provider is Ontrack Data Recovery Inc. with offices in the following locations: USA (Toll Free Tel 1-800-872-2599) www.ontrack.com - Minneapolis, MN (Tel +1-952-937-5161) - Los Angeles, CA (Tel +1-714-641-0530) - Washington, D.C. (Tel +1-703-821-8101) - New York, NY (Tel +1-201-770-0400) England (Toll Free Tel 00 800 10 12 13 14) (Tel +44 (0) 1372 741999 www.ontrack.co.uk Germany (Toll Free Tel 00 800 10 12 13 14) www.ontrack.de - Stuttgart (Tel +49 (0)7031/644-150) - Berlin (Tel 030/27581920) France (Toll Free Tel 00 800 10 12 13 14) (Tel +33 (0)1 69 53 66 80) www.ontrack.fr Japan (Toll Free Tel 0120 413 374) (Tel +81 (0) 42-932-6365) www.ontrack-japan.com Spain (Tel 0034 91 310 67 20) www.ontrack.es Poland (Tel +48 32 355 9999) www.ontrack.pl Italy (Tel +39 02 969 43 211) www.krollontrack.it Switzerland (Tel +41 (0)91 6828692) www.recuperationdedonnees.ch Austria (Tel +43 (0)1 512 11 22 250) www.ontrack.at Call toll free in Europe at 00 800 10 12 13 14 Ontrack's Worldwide Internet web site is www.ontrack.com. This information is provided solely for your information only. ===================================================================== 9. Seagate Technology Support Services Seagate Technology Support Services _____________________________________________________________________ Online Services --------------- Internet www.seagate.com for information about Seagate products and services. Worldwide support is available 24 hours daily by e-mail for your questions. Presales Support: www.seagate.com/support/email/email_presales.html or DiscPresales@Seagate.com Technical Support: www.seagate.com/support/email/email_disc_support.html or DiscSupport@Seagate.com mySeagate my.seagate.com is the industry's first Web portal designed specifically for OEMs and distributors. It provides self-service access to critical applications, personalized content and the tools that allow our partners to manage their Seagate account functions. Submit pricing requests, orders and returns through a single, password-protected Web interface-anytime, anywhere in the world. For support, questions and comments: E-mail: partner.support@seagate.com Phone (direct): +1-405-324-4740 Phone (toll-free): 1-877-347-2444 (US and Canada), or access a complete list of region-specific international toll-free phone numbers at my.seagate.com reseller.seagate.com reseller.seagate.com supports Seagate resellers with product information, program benefits and sales tools. You may register for customized communications that are not available on the web. These communications contain product launch, EOL, pricing, promotions and other channel-related information. To learn more about the benefits or to register, go to reseller.seagate.com, any time, from anywhere in the world. Automated Phone Services ------------------------ SeaFONE (1-800-SEAGATE) is the Seagate toll-free number (1-800-732-4283) to access our automated self-help and directory assistance for Seagate support services. Using a touch-tone phone, you can find service and support phone numbers for disc drives 24 hours daily. International callers can reach this service by dialing +1-405-324-4770. Presales, Technical Support and Customer Service ------------------------------------------------ Presales Support Our Presales Support staff can help you determine which Seagate products are best suited for your specific application or computer system. Technical Support If you need help installing your drive, consult your system's documentation or contact the dealer's support services department for assistance specific to your system. Seagate technical support is also available to assist you online at support.seagate.com or through one of our technical support service centers. Have your system configuration information and your drive's "ST" model number available. SeaTDD (+1-405-324-3655) is a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD). You can send questions or comments 24 hours daily and exchange messages with a technical support specialist during normal business hours for the technical support call center in your region. Warranty Service Seagate offers worldwide customer support for Seagate drives. Seagate distributors, OEMs and other direct customers should contact their Seagate service center representative for warranty-related issues. Resellers or end users of drive products should contact their place of purchase or one of the Seagate warranty service centers for assistance. Have your drive's "ST" model number and serial number available. Authorized Service Centers In some locations outside the US, you can contact an Authorized Service Center for service. _____________________________________________________________________ USA/Canada/Latin America Support Services ----------------------------------------- Presales Support Call Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX Americas 1-877-271-3285 +1-405-324-4730 +1-405-324-4704 Technical Support Call Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX Americas 1-800-SEAGATE +1-405-324-4700 +1-405-324-4702 Warranty Service Call Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX / Internet USA, Mexico and 1-800-468-3472 +1-405-324-4720 +1-405-324-4722 Latin America Canada Memofix5 1-800-636-6349 +1-905-660-4936 +1-905-660-4951 www.memofix.com Brazil MA Centro de - +55-21-2509-7267 +55-21-2507-6672 Serviτos5 www.mainformatica.com.br/produtos.htm 1 Hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (Central time) 2 For product-specific phone number 3 Hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (Central time) 4 Hours of operation are 8:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (Central time) 5 Authorized Service Center _____________________________________________________________________ European Support Services ------------------------- For presales and technical support in Europe, dial the toll-free number for your specific country. If your country is not listed here, dial our presales and technical support call center at +1-405-324-4714 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Central Europe time) Monday through Friday. The presales and technical support call center is located in Oklahoma City, USA. For European warranty service, dial the toll-free number for your specific country. If your country is not listed here, dial our European call center at +31-20-316-7222 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Central Europe time) Monday through Friday. The warranty service call center is located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Toll-Free Support Numbers Call Center Presales and Technical Support Warranty Service Austria 0 800-20 12 90 0 800-20 12 90 Belgium 00 800-47324283 00 800-4SEAGATE) 00 800-47324289 Denmark 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 France 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Germany 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Ireland 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Italy 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Netherlands 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Norway 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Poland 00 800-311 12 38 00 800-311 12 38 Spain 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Sweden 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Switzerland 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 Turkey 00 800-31 92 91 40 00 800-31 92 91 40 United Kingdom 00 800-47324283 00 800-47324289 FAX Services-All European Countries (toll call) Technical Support +1-405-324-4702 Warranty Service +31-20-653-3513 _____________________________________________________________________ Africa/Middle East Support Services ----------------------------------- For presales and technical support in Africa and the Middle East, dial our presales and technical support call center at +1-405-324-4714 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Central Europe time) Monday through Friday. The presales and technical support call center is located in Oklahoma City, USA. For warranty service in Africa and the Middle East, dial our European call center at +31-20-316-7222 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Central Europe time) Monday through Friday, or send a FAX to +31-20-653-3513. The warranty service center is located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. _____________________________________________________________________ Asia/Pacific Support Services ----------------------------- For Asia/Pacific presales and technical support, dial the toll-free number for your specific country. The Asia/Pacific toll-free numbers are available from 6:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Australian Eastern time) Monday through Friday, except as noted. If your country is not listed here, direct dial one of our technical support locations. Warranty service is available from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. April through October, and 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. November through March (Australian Eastern time) Monday through Friday, except as noted. Presales and Technical Support Call Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX Australia 1800-14-7201 - - China 800-810-9668 +86-10-6225-5336 - (Chinese)1,4 Hong Kong 800-90-0474 - - Hong Kong 001-800-0830-1730 - - (Chinese)1,4 India2, 4 1-600-33-1104 - - Indonesia 001-803-1-003-2165 - - Japan3 0034 800 400 554 - - Malaysia 1-800-80-2335 - - New Zealand 0800-443988 - - Singapore 800-1101-150 - +65-6488-7525 Taiwan 00-800-0830-1730 - - (Chinese)1, 4 Thailand 001-800-11-0032165 - - Warranty Service Call Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX Asia/Pacific - +65-6485-3595 +65-6485-4860 Australia 1800-12-9277 - - India3 - +91-44-821-6164 +91-44-827-2461 1 Hours of operation are 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (Australian Western time). 2 Hours of operation are 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday. 3 Hours of operation are 9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (Japan time). 4 Authorized Support Center Contact Information Rev 7.7, 8-Mar-2004 Seagate Desktop Edition is a product of Seagate, a leading provider of technology and products enabling people to store, access, and manage information. Seagate is committed to providing best-in-class products to help people get their information when, where and how they want it. The Company is recognized as the world's largest manufacturer of disc drives, magnetic discs and read-write heads. Founded in 1979, Seagate can be found around the globe and on the World Wide Web at www.seagate.com. ===================================================================== 10. Product Return Procedure ---------------------------- Service by Seagate ------------------ A. Seagate Disc or Tape Drive Return Procedure B. Shipping and Handling Information - Packaging Instructions C. Seagate Approved Packaging D. Limited Warranty E. Service Warranty Terms A. Seagate Disc Drive Return Procedure -------------------------------------- Seagate offers comprehensive worldwide customer support for all Seagate disc drives both online and through our regional Seagate Customer Service Centers and Authorized Service Providers (see "Seagate Technology Support Services" section, above). Drive return procedures can vary by geographical location and are subject to current International Trade Regulations. 1. Before you return a disc for warranty service, verify whether a replacement drive is necessary to solve the problem you are experiencing. If so, contact your place of purchase; if they have an exchange policy, it may be your most convenient solution. 2. Read the appropriate Seagate Warranty Statement for new or replacement products (see "Service Warranty Terms" section, below). 3. Know your Seagate product model number and serial number. See the label on the top of the drive. 4. Verify the warranty status of the drive you wish to return. If the product is still under warranty, obtain an RMA (step 5). If the warranty is expired, contact a local service facility, a Seagate Service Center Representative, or an Authorized Service Provider. If Seagate records indicate that the warranty is expired and you believe this is incorrect, contact your place of purchase or a Seagate Service Center Representative. 5. Obtain an RMA. To obtain an RMA online, use the Warranty Validation application at www.seagate.com/support. It will lead you into the RMA request application. As an alternative, you can email your PRINTME.TXT file to DiscSupport@Seagate.com. To obtain an RMA by phone or fax, contact an Authorized Service Center (see "Seagate Technology Support Services" section above). 6. Obtain a "ship to" address. Service Centers are located throughout the world. The ship to address of the facility nearest you will be included with the RMA. 7. Package and return the drive. IMPROPER PACKAGING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Be sure to read the Shipping and Handling Information (below). Your original drive will NOT be returned to you, so be sure to backup any data you wish to keep and return only the bare drive. If you are unable to retrieve needed data, you may want to consider data recovery services. Once Seagate Technology receives your drive for service, Seagate will ship you a replacement drive. You may check the status of your replacement drive RMA shipment online or by contacting a Seagate Service Center Representative to obtain that information. B. Shipping and Handling Information - Packaging Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. When you return a drive for replacement, all data and software will be lost. The replacement drive will be low-level formatted. If you need the data on the drive and do not have a backup copy, you may want to consider data recovery services before shipping the drive to Seagate for replacement. 2. Remove all accessories or spare parts and return only the bare drive! Accessories include, but are not limited to, side rails, manuals, removable media, cables, mounting brackets, face plates, and controller cards. Accessories will not be returned. 3. Enclose the drive in an anti-static container. If packaging more than one drive, use a separate bag for each drive. 4. Secure the drive in Seagate approved packaging. Use 2-inch thick foam rubber in a corrugated box. Multiple drives in a single box should be packaged with foam rubber between each drive. Do NOT use foam packing pellets, bubble wrap, or newspaper. (See Seagate Approved Packaging section, below.) 5. Write the RMA number on the outside of each box. 6. A shipping address will be given to you along with the RMA number. Ship the drive to the address provided using the carrier of your choice. You should choose a carrier with the ability to trace the shipment. Seagate Technology will not be responsible for shipments for which the carrier cannot provide proof of delivery. C. Seagate Approved Packaging ----------------------------- Shipping a drive in an unapproved container voids the warranty. Any product returned to Seagate must be properly packaged in the original box or a Seagate-approved container to prevent physical and electrical damage while in transit. FAILURE TO PROPERLY PACKAGE THE DRIVE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. What is Seagate Approved Packaging? We recommend you ship your drive in its original box and packing materials, which you should always keep for storing and shipping purposes. If you do not have your original packaging materials, use 2-inch thick foam rubber in a corrugated box. Multiple drives in a single box should be packaged with foam rubber between each drive. Do NOT use foam packing pellets, bubble wrap, or newspaper. Where can I get Seagate Approved Packaging? Seagate does not separately sell packaging materials. While Seagate does not endorse any one third party vendor, companies that provide packaging materials can be found at: Western Industries - For additional information, see https://www.wicokc.com/orderform/seagate.html SiongBee - For additional information, see https://www.siongbee.com/sgorder.nsf Disclaimer: All packaging vendors mentioned in this message are independent of Seagate Technology LLC; Seagate makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these companies or their products. This information is provided, as is, solely for your information. To obtain product specifications and warranty information, please contact the respective vendor directly. D. Limited Drive Warranty ("Products") -------------------------------------- Beginning on the date of shipment to its direct customer and continuing for the published warranty period, Seagate represents that the Products are new or, if they contain remanufactured or used components, are the equivalent of new in performance and reliability and warrants that each Product failing to function properly under normal use, due to a defect in materials or workmanship or due to nonconformance to the published specifications, will be repaired or exchanged, at Seagate's option and expense. Customer should obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number from their point of purchase or from Seagate prior to returning the nonconforming Product freight prepaid. Seagate will pay for transporting the repaired or exchanged Product to Customer. Repaired or exchanged Product will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days for Disc Products and six (6) months for Tape Products from the date of shipment by Seagate, or the remainder of the original warranty, whichever is the longer. This Limited Warranty extends to Seagate's direct customer only and is not assignable or transferable. Seagate makes no representation, warranty or guaranty, express or implied regarding the Products except its standard form of limited warranty ("Limited Warranty"). Seagate may in its sole discretion modify its Limited Warranty at any time and from time to time. DRIVE PRODUCT WARRANTY DISCLAIMER EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN WRITING IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY, SEAGATE MAKES NO PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY (A) OF MERCHANTABILITY, (B) OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR (C) ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SEAGATE BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS BY ANYONE OR FOR LOSS OF DATA, NOR WILL IT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT, AND WHETHER OR NOT IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. E. Repair Warranty Terms ------------------------ All Seagate repaired disc products are warranted for 90 days or the balance of your original warranty, whichever is greater. All Seagate repaired tape products are warranted for six months or the balance of your original warranty, whichever is greater. Customer shall be responsible for saving or backing up data contained in any Product returned to Seagate for in-warranty or out-of-warranty repairs or service. DISCLAIMER: SEAGATE SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DATA AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF ANY DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF DATA WHILE THE PRODUCT IS IN SEAGATE'S POSSESSION. If you require assistance with data recovery, you may obtain information about recovery services from the world wide web. THANK YOU -=EOF: README.TXT=-