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README - DLGUDMA


PROGRAM SUMMARY:
                                                                              
    This MODULE of the Data Lifeguard Tools program searches for and verifies
    the UDMA capability of specific Western Digital hard drives. If the drive 
    is UDMA 66/100 capable you can enable or disable this feature with this 
    utility.

    DLGUDMA also allows users to take advantage of our Data Lifeguard Lifeline
    feature.  Data Lifeguard Lifeline establishes a passive, point-to-point 
    communications link with Western Digital's valued customers so that we 
    can quickly communicate critical information that may impact our customers. 
    You can find out more about the Data Lifeguard Lifeline feature on the front 
    page of our website at; http://www.wdc.com/products/drives/lifeline.html. 
    


TO RUN THE PROGRAM:

    BACK UP DATA:
    Before running the program, it is recommended that users back up all data
    for all hard drives. The DLGUDMA test does not overwrite any data on the
    drives and if used properly should not result in data loss, but the 
    regular backing up of data is always recommended.
 
    STORE THE PROGRAM ON FLOPPY DRIVE:
    The program must be run from a floppy drive, so if downloaded, copy all
    files included in the zip to a formatted bootable floppy diskette in A:.
    All files must be included for the program to function properly.

    ENABLING UDMA 66/100 CAPABILITY: 
    All of the following conditions must be met before your system will be
    able to utilize Ultra ATA/66:

      1.  Your host system must support UDMA 66/100 (Motherboard chipset, 
          BIOS or add in Controller Card).
      2.  A 40 Pin, 80 conductor cable must be attached between the host
          system and the hard drive.
      3.  Your operating must be enabled for DMA transfers
      4.  Your hard drive must support UDMA 66/100 and this capability must 
          be enabled.

    START THE PROGRAM:
    To start the program, type DLGUDMA at the DOS prompt, A:\DLGUDMA.

    READ AND APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT:
    In order for the DLGUDMA program to run,  the License Agreement must
    be agreed to by indicating "YES".
   
    SELECT A DRIVE: 
    You can 'Select a Drive' by using the up/down arrow keys to highlight
    a specific drive.  The utility will tell you if the drives detected are
    'capable' of UDMA 66/100 and if that feature is 'enabled'.  Hit enter 
    to select a drive and then type <y> to enable or disable the feature on 
    supported drives. 

    The DLGUDMA utility will support and recognize up to 8 hard drives.

    Enabling or disabling this feature on a selected drive can take up to 
    30 seconds.  When the changes have been performed,  the 'enabled' status
    message will change from "yes" to "no" or vice versa. You can select 
    another drive or hit <F10> to exit the utility.

    COMMAND LINE SWITCHES:
    The following switches are available for use in an automated type setting.
    It is recommended that these switches only be used in an automated manner,
    as manually executing the program will help to verify that the proper 
    drive is being selected for the enable or disable.
       
    DLGUDMA /ver        Gives version and command line options
                                                              
    DLGUDMA /?          About DLGUDMA command line options

    DLGUDMA /dX /e      To enable Ultra ATA66/100 on a selected drive
                        Where X is the drive number starting at zero (0-7)  
    
    DLGUDMA /dX /o      To disable Ultra ATA66/100 on a selected drive
                        Where X is the drive number starting at zero (0-7)

    DLGUDMA /ZF         To disable Data Lifeguard Functionality
                        
   
    NOTE:
    In order for the changes to take effect you must cycle power on your 
    computer. A <ctrl - alt - del> or warm boot/reset WILL NOT make the 
    changes effective. To cycle power,  turn off your computer,  wait 30 
    seconds and then power up.

TO CONTACT WD:

      In some cases the user may be requested to contact Western 
      Digital Technical Support. You may contact Western Digital
      Technical Support at www.westerndigital.com or at (949) 672-7545 or 
      (800) 275-4932 in the U.S., or (31) 20.446.7651 in Europe, or 
      consult your drive manual for further information. Alternately, 
      you may contact the OEM or its warranty service provider who can 
      support your needs.