I've had issues with running this from a CD/DVD. I have seen issues with v415 on some Asus laptops - it will erase theīoot settings, requiring you to go into the BIOS and reset the BIOS to If so, try running theĪppropriate Windows version of the test(s). If using an OEM Win8 installation, it may be difficult toįrom CD/DVD due to Secure Boot. The Seagate SeaTools (for newer systems designed for SATA drives. Older systems designed for IDE drives - primarily XP and earlier) or If youĬannot locate a test for your hard drive - run the Hitachi DFT (for More information/instructions about running the test. FWIW - the first link for each drive usually The support website of the hard drive manufacturer from theįollowing list and download the appropriate file to yourĬomputer. In any of the drives can cause problems with the entire system. So using their test will give more accurate results. Only for their drives (in addition to the standard S.M.A.R.T. It's strongly recommended that you use the test from the manufacturer There will be a differentĭownload for this at the manufacturer's website. If that is the case, please run the manufacturer'sĭiagnostics from within Windows. If you have a RAID array, the test's may not detect the hardĭrive. Screen where it asks you if the list is correct, the model number of In short, you're testing anyĭrive info, follow the steps below for the Hitachi DFT. You to identify what sort of drive to replace if the test says that theĬheck for USB and 1394 devices. (although the model number isn't required for the test, it will help To locate the hard drive(s) and write down the make and model number Of the screen, press the "M" key - that will open Device Manager.įrom outside of Windows: Unplug the system from the wall, remove theīattery (if it's a laptop) and crack the case open. Then, when the menu pops up in the lower left corner In Windows 8 - press the "Win" key and the "X" key at the same time. AlsoĬheck for USB, eSATA, and 1394 devices. Click on the + sign next to DiskĪnd use Google to search the information listed there. In Windows VISTA/Windows 7 - Go to Start.and type in "devmgmt.msc" Storage devices (remove any flash drives)
Click on the + sign next to Diskĭrives and use Google to search the information listedĪlso check for USB, eSATA and 1394 devices. In Windows XP - Go to type in "devmgmt.msc" (without Install a small program, and burn a CD (doesn't have to be the computerĭetermine the make and model of your hard drive(s) Windows (specific link for SeaTools for Windows in the SeaGateĪ computer with an internet connection where you can download a file, The manufacturer's offer tests that will work inside of Is intended to be a one-stop shopping spot for testing your hard drive Running tests within Windows listed at bottom
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