Determine Firmware

[Davetoo]

I have four Maxtor 300GB SATA drives. How do I determine the firmware version of the drives?

I'm Certifiable, not certified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

 

[Cwgunder]

Go to this site and download Maxtor's PowerMax program.

http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/M...tware Downloads/ATA Hard Drives&downloadID=22

It will create a floppy that you will need to boot with. It's actually a diagnostic programs, but it should do the job.

The only problem is that PowerMax will not detect ATA or SATA hard disks connected to embedded or add in RAID controllers, NVIDIA Force 3, Force 4, VIA KT 600 and KT800 chipsets. If the hard disk is connected to an unsupported controller, it will have to be moved to an alternate system, or controller for diagnosis. Beginning June 1st 2004 all versions of PowerMax prior to v4.09 will no longer be supported. Maxtor recommends that you update to version 4.09 before testing your hard disk.

Hope this helps

Good Luck!

Chris

 

[Davetoo]

Unfortunately I have SATA drives on a KT600 board with no other system to move them to.

Thanks.

I'm Certifiable, not certified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

 

[Cwgunder]

Honestly, I just update the firmware if that is what you are trying to do. You should be able to find the firmware updgrade on Maxtor's site. Once you start the program is should tell you the firmware revision currently in use and the one in the update


Hope this helps

Good Luck!

Chris