Firmware update for Seagate Barracuda hard drives Version 3.05 Installation README As part of our ongoing commitment to quality, we have made available the latest firmware update for Seagate Barracuda hard drives. This update is designed to enhance the handling of the cache flushing process as well as the stability of the initial communication setup process. The update program will search for every hard drive connected to the system and will install the new firmware on every hard drive that requires it. The new firmware revision will be 3.05. NOTE: Do not power off, restart your system or interrupt the firmware update process While the Firmware of your hard drive is being updated. Doing so might cause permanent damage to your hard drive. In addition, make sure you back up the data in your hard drive prior to starting the firmware update. Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation. Downloading the package ----------------------- 1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file, be sure to select a path that does not have a space in it's name. Extracting the package ---------------------- Installing this package involves creating a bootable diskette that will update the firmware search for every hard drive connected to the system and will install the new firmware on every hard drive that requires it. Before you begin, have one blank 1.44MB diskette ready. 1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and folders. 2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Type seagatebarracudafw305.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. This will locate the file you just downloaded. 3. Double-click the seagatebarracudafw305.exe icon. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts. The necessary files will be extracted to the diskette. Note: Use this bootable floppy diskette to update the firmware on your Seagate Barracuda hard disk drive. This firmware update will not install in any drive it is not intended for. Updating the firmware --------------------- Please follow the instructions provided below to update the firmware of your Seagate Barracuda hard drive. 1. Close all open applications. 2. Insert the diskette into drive A:, and shut down and restart the computer to start the firmware update program. 3. Once the loading process is finished, you will see a window with information about the firmware update. 4. After reading the information, press the "Y" key to start the update process. 5. The hard drive detection process will take place and the firmware will be loaded to any Seagate Barracuda hard drive that requires it. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions once the process is finished. Trademarks ---------- Lenovo and ThinkCentre are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Seagate logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology, Inc. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Copyright (c) Lenovo 2006, all rights reserved