
S V - 0 6 4 3 A   V O Y A G E R    SAMSUNG
                                                      Native|  Translation
                                                      ------+-----+-----+-----
Form                 3.5"/SUPERSLIMLINE    Cylinders        |13328|     |
Capacity form/unform  6448/      MB        Heads            |   15|     |
Seek time   / track   9.5/     ms          Sector/track     |   63|     |
Controller           IDE / ATA4            Precompensation
Cache/Buffer               KB              Landing Zone
Data transfer rate          MB/S int       Bytes/Sector      512
                     33.300 MB/S ext UDMA
Recording method                                    operating  | non-operating
                                                  -------------+--------------
Supply voltage     5/12 V       Temperature *C                 |
Power: sleep              W     Humidity     %                 |
       standby            W     Altitude    km                 |
       idle               W     Shock        g                 |
       seek               W     Rotation   RPM      5400
       read/write         W     Acoustic   dBA
       spin-up            W     ECC        Bit
                                MTBF         h     500000
                                Warranty Month
Lift/Lock/Park     YES          Certificates                                  

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   40-Pin IDE Connector
  +----------------------------------------------------+---------+
  |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1   * * * * * | XXXXXXX |
  |40* * * * * * * * *   * * * * * * * * *  ++ * * * * | POWER  1|
  +-----------------------------------------++-+-+-+-+-+---------+
                                             MA+ | | + BLANK
                                                SL CS







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 Jumper Setting
 ===============


 System Configuration Jumper
 ---------------------------
 Only 1 drive in system Install MASTER
 Drive 1 in two-drive Install MASTER
 Drive 2 in two-drive Install SLAVE

 To enter the correct drive configuration into your system CMOS,
 go to the area pertaining to HDDs (usually Drive 1 or 2). if this is
 the only or first ATA HDD, select drive 1. Scan through the drive
 types and find a matching cylinders, heads, and sectors setting or
 if a standard drive type is not found choose the user-defined drive
 type.

 If your system does not have a matching drive type or a user
 definable setting, select a drive type with a formatted capacity
 less than or equal to the value in the Formatted CMOS MBytes column.

 The value of the formatted capacity in the drive type that you
 select will be the maximum capacity of the drive that your system can
 access. If this is not acceptable to you, please call our technical
 support line.

 The BIOS in most systems limits disk drives to 1024 cylinders. If
 you plan to install the Hard disk drive with the default
 configuration, your system should be able to support more than a
 528MB IDE drive.

 A BIOS or a device driver is required to overcome the limit of a
 conventional BIOS. Refer to your system manual for further
 explanation.


 CS - Cable Select
 -----------------
 This jumper is used if Cable Select line is used for master
 and slave selection.

 SL - Slave Mode
 ---------------
 This jumper, when installed, is for configuring the drive in Slave
 Mode. Master jumper must be removed when Slave Mode is
 configured.

 MA - Master Mode (1 Drive)
 --------------------------
 This jumper, when installed, is for configuring the drive in Master
 Mode. This jumper must be removed when Slave Mode is configured.


 Master and Slave Jumpers
 ------------------------
 You can daisy-chain two drives on the AT-Bus interface. When
 daisy-chaining two drives, specify one drive as the Master, the
 other as the Slave by combination of master and slave jumpers.

 To configure a drive as the Master (Drive 0), install a jumper on
 the master pins.

 Samsung ships the Voyager SV0432A/SV0643A/SV0844A/SV1296A
 hard disk drives from the factory with the master jumper installed
 (Drive), and slave Jumper opened.

 To specify a drive as the Slave (Drive) remove the master jumper
 and install the jumper on the slave pins.

 NOTE : The order in which drives are connected in a daisy chain
 has no significance.



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 Notes on installation
 =====================

 Installation direction
 ----------------------

     horizontally                           vertically
   +-----------------+             +--+                       +--+
   |                 |             |  +-----+           +-----+  |
   |                 |             |  |     |           |     |  |
 +-+-----------------+-+           |  |     |           |     |  |
 +---------------------+           |  |     |           |     |  |
                                   |  |     |           |     |  |
                                   |  |     |           |     |  |
 +---------------------+           |  +-----+           +-----+  |
 +-+-----------------+-+           +--+                       +--+
   |                 |
   |                 |
   +-----------------+

 The drive will operate in all axis (6 directions).

 Static discharge
 ----------------
 Static discharges can be hazardous to hard disk drives, and any
 computer-controlled equipment. Common substances such as
 wool, synthetic clothing, carpets and plastics of any kind, including
 most bags can create static electricity. Use the following
 precautions to help avoid the effects of static discharge on your
 hard drive:

 - Leave the drive in its static-shielding bag until you are ready
   to install the drive. Do not attach any cables to the drive
   while it remains in the static-shielding bag.

 - Do not touch the I/O connector pins.

- Do not apply pressure, or attach labels, to the circuit board
  or the drive top cover.

 - Use a grounded wrist strap, if available, and wear it
   throughout the installation procedure. If one is not available,
   ground yourself frequently by touching the metal chassis of
   the system before handling any components.


 Handling or Shipping
 --------------------
 Hard disk drives are very fragile - handle them with care.
 - Do not strike, jolt or drop a hard disk drive.

 - Do not attach labels to any part of the drive.

 - Do not ship or store the hard drive in a container not already
   approved by Samsung. To do so will void the drive warranty.

 Always use the original, Samsung-approved container when
 shipping or storing the hard drive. Samsung recommends
 shipping by an air carrier experienced in handling computer
 equipment.

 Environment
 -----------
 - Avoid excessive humidity and temperature.

 - Do not place near a magnet.

 - Samsung hard disk drives do not require low-level format
   because Samsung drives are formatted in the factory before
   they are shipped.

 - The head/disk assembly is sealed and does not contain any
   user serviceable components. Tampering with the warranty
   label will void the warranty.


 Installing your Hard Disk Drive
 -------------------------------
 1. Turn off the system power.

 2. Remove the cover of your system according to the instructions
    in your system manual.

 3. Master / Slave configuration.

 The table below defines jumper settings for installing up to two
 drives on a single AT bus. Refer to Figure 1 for jumper locations.

 4. Most interface cables have a red stripe on one side to
    designate Pin 1.

 Make sure Pin 1 at the cable connector is aligned with Pin 1 at
 the drive connector and Pin 1 at the motherboard or Pin 1 at the
 interface host adaptor connector.

 The maximum cable length is 18 inches. (0.46m, ATA-4)

 5. Connect the power cable to the drive 4-pin power connector.

    Make sure the connector is fully seated.

 6. When the interface cable and the power cable are firmly
    seated, secure the drive in the mounting slot. Use the 6-#32 UNC
    screws that came with your Samsung drive. To prevent damage to
    the printed circuit board assembly, do not over-tighten the UNC
    screws.



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 Warranty
 --------
 The terms of your warranty are determined by your authorized
 Samsung distributor or dealer. Warranties do not extend to the
 data stored on drives.


 Formatting the drive
 --------------------
 Samsung AT interface drives are low-level formatted at the
 factory. It is not necessary to do a low-level format again.

 - Run the DOS FDISK utility to divide the drive into one or more
   partitions. Refer to the DOS manual for information about
   partitioning the hard disk drive.

 - The current version of DOS can create a partition up to 2
   Gbyte in size. If you have SV0432A/SV0643A/SV0844A/
   SV1296A and use DOS as your OS,you should create 2 or more
   partitions to allow for full capacity.

 - Use the DOS FORMAT utility (DOS version 3.3 or higher) to
   perform a high-level format. Refer to your DOS manual for
   FDISK and FORMAT command syntax. If the drive is to be
   made bootable, then format with the transfer system extension
   (usually FORMAT C:/S).

 - If the drive is to be made bootable,copy the system files onto
   it and mark the primary DOS partition as active.

 Caution: If you do change a partition or format the drive at any
 level, you will lose all data. Backup the drive first.
 Samsung assumes no liability for loss of data.


 DOS 5.0 and Above, Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups and Windows
 95:
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
 These operationg systems cannot recognize driver capacities larger
 than 528 MB without a translating BIOS. Your installation procedure
 depends on whether you are replacing an existing(single or master)
 drive, or adding the new Samsung drive as a second hard drive.

 Caution: DOS has a 2.1 GB partition limit. If you have a driver
 larger than 2.1 GB, you must use at least two partitions
 to access the full capacity of your drive. Replacing an Existing
 (Single or Master) Drive:

 DOS 5.0 and above automatically partition and format your drive
 during DOS installation.

 To partition and format a single or master drive:
 - Insert first DOS installation diskette into drive A:

 - Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simultaneously to reboot your system
   The setup program will partition and format for you.
   You do not need to low level format.
   Now that your new drive has been partitioned and formatted, you
   can install your operationg systems. Refer to your DOS and
   windows operation systems documentation for instructions

   Adding the Samsung Drive as a Second Hard Drive:
   You must always use the FDISK and FORMAT utilities on the
   second hard drive. When using FDISK, make sure that you have
   selected the new drive. Do not delete any partitions on your
   existing drive; doing so results in lost data.

 Partitioning the Drive
 ----------------------
 The following instructions describe how to manually partition
 your new drive. Follow the instructions below for all other operating
 systems in this group.

 - Insert you DOS system diskette or first DOS installation
   diskette into drive A:

 - Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simultaneously to reboot your system

 - Type FDISK at the A: prompt. Press ENTER

 - Refer to you DOS manual for instructions to accommodate
   your specific installation requirements.

 Windows 95:
 To partition your drive for Windows 95, you can run FDISK and
 FORMAT using the Run option under the Start menu on the Taskbar.
 Windows 95 uses the FAT file system and has 2.1 GB partition
 limit.

 You must reboot the system to enable 32-bit and long filename
 support.


 Formatting the Drive
 --------------------
 To format a partition,type FORMAT followed by the drive letter at
 the DOS prompt. For example to format "D" drive, type FOMAT D: and
 press ENTER.

 CAUTION: When using FORMAT, be sure to select the proper drive
 letter in the FORMAT command line. If you designated other
 drives or partitions during the FDISK routine, you must format
 those drives as well.

 When the formatting process is complete, the drive is ready for use.
 For more information on formatting, refer to your operating system
 documentation.

 Windows 95 (OSR2) / Windows 98: Windows 95 (OSR2) and Windows 98
 use the FAT32 file Allocation Table file system. FAT32 is an
 improved File Allocation Table file system that allows disks
 over 2GB to be formatted as a single drive.

 FAT32 uses smaller clusters than FAT16, giving you more space on
 your disk.

 Windows NT
 Windows NT is capable of recognizing the full capacity of hard
 drives larger than 528MB. However, some restrictions apply to
 systems without a translating BIOS.

 For Systems With a Translating BIOS:
 Enter your CMOS setup and select the drive type that will recognize
 the full capacity of your drive. This is usually done by selecting
 the auto config drive type. The boot partition can be set up to as
 large as the full capacity of your hard drive.

 For Systems Without Translating BIOS:
 Enter your CMOS setup and select a user defined drive type.
 Enter these parameters: Cylinders=1024, heads=16, sectors=63.
 Your system's bootable partition is limited to a maximum of 528 MB.

 In Windows NT you can manually create additional partitions to
 utilize the disk space after installation is complete.

 CAUTION: Windows NT must be formatted using the NTFS to access
 a partition larger than 2.1GB. If Windows NT is formatted using
 FAT, the 2.1GB partition limit is applied.

 If you have a drive larger than 2.1GB you must use at least two
 partitions to access the full capacity of your drive.


 OS/2 2.1x and OS/2 Warp
 -----------------------
 These operating systems are capable of recognizing the full
 capacity of hard drives larger than 528 MB. However some
 restrictions apply to systems without a translating BIOS.

 For Systems With a Translating BIOS:
 Enter your CMOS setup and select the drive type that will recognize
 the full capacity of your drive. This is usually done by selecting
 the auto config drive type. The boot partition can be set up top be
 as large as the full capacity of your hard drive.

 For Systems Without Translating BIOS:
 OS/2 Does not support bootable partitions in excess of 504
 CMOS MB in systems without a translating BIOS. In this case
 you must partition manually. Follow these steps for OS/2
 installations.

 - During the Installation process, you are asked to accept or
   define the bootable partition. Choose Define Partition.

   This runs the FDISK utility.

 - Define the primary partition to be larger than 504 CMOS MB
   to prevent installation failure. The capacity of a hard drive
   that exceeds 504 CMOS MB must be accessed as a separate
   partition. Set the remaining disk space to an extended
   partition. Normally, the remaining free space is set to
   extended partition or other configuration desired.

 - Set the primary partition to installable or bootable.

 - Exit the FDISK utility and follow the prompt to replace the
   floppy diskette in drive A. Reboot the system.

 - The installation should now continue normally.

   Refer to your OS/2 documentation.


 Novell NetWare
 --------------
 Your Novell NetWare version includes the hard disk driver IDE.DSK
 file. If your IDE.FDSK file is dated prior to 9/94, we recommend
 that you obtain the version 9/94 or later because it allows you
 to work with both translating and non-translating BIOSs. Older
 versions of the IDE.DSK do not work with translating BIOSs.

 For Systems With a Translating BIOS:
 If you have the hard driver IDE.DSK dated 9/94 or later, go into
 your CMOS setup and select auto config drive type.
 If you have an older version of LDE.DSK, go into your CMOS setup
 and select a user defined drive type.

 Enter these parameters: Cylinders = 1024, heads = 16, sectors = 63.
 This will disable the translation feature in your BIOS.

 For Systems Without Translating BIOS:
 Go into your CMOS setup, select user defined dive type and
 use these parameters: cylinders = 1024, heads = 16, sectors = 63.
 Even though you are manually setting your cylinders at 1024,
 Novell NetWare automatically adjusts that number to enable you
 to use full capacity of your drive.

 CAUTION: If using the older version of IDE.DSK do not install the
 drive using an auto config drive type in the CMOS setup.

 Do not enter more than 1024 cylinders or 16 heads for any drive
 with a capacity over 528 MB.


 UNIX
 ----
 Current UNIX operating systems do not work with translating BIOSs.
 You must set up your BIOS without enabling the translation feature.
 Enter CMOS setup and select a user defined drive type.

 Enter these parameters: Cylinders = 1024, heads = 16, sectors = 63.
 This disables the translation feature in your BIOS.

 CAUTION: Do not install the drive using an auto config drive type in
 the CMOS setup. Do not enter more than 1024 cylinders or 16 heads for
 any drive with a capacity over 528 MB.

 If you change a partition or format the drive at any level, you will
 lose all data. Backup the drive first. SamSung assumes no
 liability for loss of data.



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 Troubleshooting
 ---------------
 Before you begin troubleshooting, read the following list. It can
 resolve the majority of installation problems.

 Warning: Always power down the system before changing jumpers or
 unplugging cables and cards.

 - Verify compatibility. Reread the documentation for the host
   adapter and the drive to confirm that these components are
   appropriately matched to each other and to your system.

 - Verify your configurations. Using the instructions in this
   manual and the host adapter user's manual, make sure all jumpers
   are installed (or removed) to suit your application.

 - Check all cables. Make sure all cables are securely connected.
   Ribbon cables are especially fragile. Make sure they are not
   crimped or damaged in any way. Keeping extra cables on hand
   for troubleshooting saves time and frustration.

 For each ribbon cable, verify that pin 1 of the cable is matched
 to pin 1 of the connector. Pin 1 is usually marked by a stripe on
 the side of the ribbon cable.

 Caution: Do not randomly reverse the cables. This can damage some
 systems.

 - Check all cards. Make sure all cards are seated in their slots
   on the motherboard and are secured with mounting screws.

 - Check the power supply specifications. The output of your
   power supply may not meet the requirements of the new devices you
   are installing. If you are not sure whether your power supply
   meets your needs, consult your dealer.

 - Use the same version of DOS throughout your system.

   For all applications, use the same version of DOS during every
   phase of building your system.


 - Verify the CMOS drive type. The CMOS drive type must approximate,
   but not exceed, the physical specifications of your drive.

 - Check for viruses. Before you load new software, scan the diskette
   for viruses.

   Before continuing, carefully read the preceding checklist. You
   need to refer to the introductory material to effectively use the
   following information.

   The system does not recognize the presence of the drive.

 - Check all cables.

 - Check the power supply specifications.

 - Reboot the system and make sure the drive spins up. (If your
   drive is very quiet, it may be difficult to hear it spin up.)
   If the drive does not spin up, check all drive cables.

 - Verify the CMOS drive type.

 - Try a warm boot. press CTRL, ALT, and DELETE at the same time to
   reboot the system without turning off the power.

   If a warm boot causes a previously unrecognized drive to become
   recognized, there may be a timing problem in which the drive
   fails to become ready before the host's power-on self-test is
   complete.

 One possible solution is to slow the processor speed of your host
 system during startup. If your system has a Turbo switch, turn it
 off before powering-on the system. If your system does not have a
 Turbo switch, you may be able to use keyboard commands to slow the
 processor speed. Once the system is up and running, return your
 processor speed to fast. (See your system manual for details).
 Another solution is to simply warm-boot your host system after
 every power-on.


 - Check for I/O address conflicts. To isolate the conflict, first
   verify that the drive and host adapter are compatible with your
   system by disconnecting all of the other peripherals(except the
   videocard) and installing the drive and host adapter by themselves.
   Then, install the other peripherals one at a time until the
   conflict reoccurs.

   After isolating the source of the address conflict, resolve the
   conflict by changing the I/O address of the peripheral that
   appears to cause the conflict.

   If your dealer partitioned and high-level formatted the drive for
   you in the store, and if you installed the drive and it does not
   work at all.

 - Reboot the system and check to make sure the drive spins up.

 - Check all cables.

 - Use the same version of DOS throughout your system. Make
   sure the DOS version the dealer used to partition and high level
   format the drive is the same as the version you have installed on
   your system. If it isn't, see your dealer.

 - Verify the CMOS drive type. You must use the same CMOS drive
   type or translation geometry to install the drive that the dealer
   used to partition and high-level format it.

   The screen goes blank when you power up the system.

 - Make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on.

 - Check for any screws or slot covers that may have fallen into the
   system or were trapped under the motherboard during the
   installation process. Power down the system and remove immediately.

 - Check all cards. Make sure the video card is seated in its slot
   and secured with mounting screws.

 - Check all cables. Make sure the video card cables are securely
   attached.

 - While the system is powered off, remove the drive host adapter.
   If the screen turns on after you reboot, the host adapter may be
   incompatible or defective. If so, see your dealer.


 System error message: "Drive not Ready"
 ---------------------------------------
 - Check all cables. For each ribbon cable verify that pin 1 of the
   cable is matched to pin 1 of the connector. Pin 1 is usually
   marked by a stripe on the ribbon cable.

 - Check the power supply specifications.

 - Reboot the system and make sure the drive spins up.

 The system hangs in FDISK or fails to create or save the partition
 record
 ------------------------------------------------------------------
 - Check all cables.

 - The DOS utilities diskette may be corrupted. Try your backup
   DOS diskette.

 - Make the partitions smaller.

 - Use another drive type or translation geometry. Sometimes,
   your system's BIOS may not accept a particular translation
   geometry, even if the geometry is written in the CMOS.

 - Check for media defects at the beginning of the drive. Use a
   thirdparty surface scan utility.


 FDISK error message, "No Fixed Disk Present"
 ---------------------------------------------
 - Check all cables.

 - Check the power supply specifications.

 - Reboot the system and make sure the drive spins up.

 - Verify the CMOS drive type.

 - Check for I/O address conflicts.

 - Check your interface adapter (if not on the motherboard).


 The drive keeps retrying hard errors and reporting the following
 message. "attempting to recover allocation units....."

 - This is normal with DOS Version 4.0 or later.

 DOS message: "Disk Boot Failure," "Non-system Disk," or "No
 ROM Basic - system HALTED" appear.

 - Check all cables.

 - Use the same version of DOS throughout your system.

 - Reinstall the DOS system files using the DOS SYS utility.

 - Make sure the primary partition is Active in FDISK.

 - Check for viruses.

 During the DOS high-level format, the drive does not format to
 full capacity.

 - You may have made a mistake when entering to drive type or
   translation geometry in the CMOS. or perhaps you attempted to
   exceed the physical capacity of the drive with respect to one of
   these parameters. If so, reset the CMOS drive type, partition and
   high-level format the drive again. (Remember, DOS will not allow
   more than 1,024 cylinders)

 - Check to see if the partitions are smaller.

 - Your driver's formatted capacity is limited to the capacity of
   the CMOS geometry you selected. If your CMOS does not offer a
   geometry that takes advantage of the full capacity of the drive,
   and a user-defined drive type is not available, use a third-party
   partitioning utility.


