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WD Velociraptor

Description

Supported Operating Systems

• DOS

Instructions

1. Download the dlgdiag_x_xx.zip.
2. Create a DOS bootable USB following these instructions.
3. Boot from the USB. Make sure that your boot order in your Bios is set to boot from the USB drive first.
4. At DOS prompt type dlgdiag5.exe to run the program.
5. You will see the following options:
   • SELECT DRIVE - Always choose this option first, as it determines which drive you will be working on.
   • QUICK TEST - This option tests your drive quickly for any major physical problems. (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data).
   • EXTENDED TEST - This option checks your drive thoroughly and it can repair any correctable errors. (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, some data loss may occur, depending on the errors found and the errors corrected. Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data).
   • WRITE ZEROS TO DRIVE - The Write Zeros option, wipes all data off your drive. This option used when your data is no longer usable or recoverable. If you no longer need any data from your drive and would like to start over, run this option to set your drive to an as new condition. NOTE: Please make sure that you have selected the correct drive to perform this function on as once ran, no data will be recoverable.
   • VIEW TEST RESULTS - You can see the results of the test you just performed
   • PRINT TEST RESULTS - Test results can be printed with this option. USB printers are not supported
   • LOG FILE OPEN/CLOSE - You can access the log file which is generated automatically
   • ENTER AND PRINT RMA INFORMATION - Information pertaining to each drive tested can be customized and printed with this option.
   • HELP - Brief descriptions of each option in addition to explanations of error codes are available in this option.
   • QUIT - Reboot your system once you have completed the selected tasks
6. Select the task you wish to perform.

Description

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows ME
• Windows 98SE
• Windows 98

Instructions

1. Download the wdc_upd.zip file.
2. Extract the file onto bootable medium (floppy, CD-RW, network drive, etc.).
3. Boot the system to be updated to the medium where the update files were unzipped to.
4. Run wdcfgupd.bat
5. The utility will proceed to update all the drives on that controller. This process takes approximately 1 min. per drive. Do not interrupt the upgrade process once started.
6. Once the update completes, re-boot the system.
7. The update is complete.

Description

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows ME
• Windows 98SE
• Windows 98

Instructions

1. Download the wdc_cfg.zip file.
2. Extract the file onto bootable medium (floppy, CD-RW, network drive, etc.).
3. Boot the system to be updated to the medium where the update files were unzipped to.
4. Run wdnewcfg.bat
5. The utility will proceed to update all the drive connected to the system's primary IDE port. This process takes approximately 1 min. per drive. Do not interrupt the upgrade process once started.
6. Once the update completes, re-boot the system.
7. The update is complete.