
S W - 0 4 3 4 A    SAMSUNG
                                                      Native|  Translation
                                                      ------+-----+-----+-----
Form                                       Cylinders        | 8896|     |
Capacity form/unform  4104/      MB        Heads            |   15|     |
Seek time   / track  11.0/     ms          Sector/track     |   63|     |
Controller           IDE / ATA4            Precompensation
Cache/Buffer               KB              Landing Zone
Data transfer rate          MB/S int       Bytes/Sector      512
                            MB/S ext
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
       read/write         W     Acoustic   dBA
       spin-up            W     ECC        Bit
                                MTBF         h
                                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.



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

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

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

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

 Publication code : BF68-60340A Rev. 01

 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.


 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.

 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-2 Rev2B)

 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-#32UNC 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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 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.


 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.

 System startup and operation
 ----------------------------
 1. Turn on the system power.

 2. Run the SETUP program for your system.

    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
    userdefined 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.

    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.


 MODEL     Cylinders Heads Sectors Formatted
 SW0212A   4092       16      63       2014.0
 SW0323A   6248       16      63       3075.2
 SW0434A   8896       15      63       4104.8

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


 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 2Gbyte in
   size. If you have SW0212A/SW0323A/SW0434A 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.



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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 selftest 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 third
   -party 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). Reseat
   it or replace it with another type.


 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.


