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- README - DLGDIAG
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- PROGRAM SUMMARY:
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- This MODULE of the Data Lifeguard Tools program searches for and
- verifies the status of specific Western Digital drives. By accessing
- the Data Lifeguard information stored on the hard drive the program
- is able to quickly and efficiently verify the status of the drive.
- If any errors are logged or found it provides an option to return the
- drive to defect-free status through and extended test or repair option.
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- DLGDIAG 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.
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- PROGRAM RUNNING TIME:
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- DLGDIAG offers several options for verifying the defect free status of
- your hard drive.
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- QUICK TEST: The quick test is designed to intelligently gather and verify
- all of the Data Lifeguard information contained on the drive. With this
- advanced feature, the Quick Test can verify the defect free status of
- your hard drive in approximately 90 seconds. This option may not be
- available on earlier hard drives.
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- EXTENDED TEST: For most computers the DLGDIAG Extended Test takes 5-20
- minutes to test one drive. Larger drives take longer to test. The
- performance of the computer also affects the test time.
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- TO RUN THE PROGRAM:
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- BACK UP DATA:
- Before running the program, it is recommended that users back up all
- data for all hard drives. The DLGDIAG 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.
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- 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. Running
- this program from the target hard drive while using certain operating
- systems can result in data loss and an inaccurate scan of the target drive.
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- START THE PROGRAM: To start the program, type DLGDIAG at the
- A:\ DOS prompt.
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- READ AND APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT:
- In order for the DLGUDMA program to run, the License Agreement must
- be agreed to by indicating "YES".
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- TEST EACH DRIVE:
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- Pick the 'Select Drive' option to see a list of all drives
- installed and the current status of each drive.
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- For each drive that shows a status of 'TEST THE DRIVE', select
- the drive by using the up/down arrows until the desired drive
- is highlighted, then return to the main menu to test the drive.
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- Once the target drive is selected, chose either the Quick or
- Extended Test Options. The Quick Test option may not be available
- on earlier drives. If it is not available, then the program will
- give the user the option to run the Extended Test.
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- Depending on the option selected, the 'Test' will take between 90
- seconds and 20 minutes to complete (depending on the size of the drive
- and the speed of the computer).
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- At the end of the test a status is displayed. Also, the status for
- all drives is always available by choosing the 'Select Drive' option
- from the main menu.
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- If errors are detected during the 'Test Drive' option, the user
- will be given the option to attempt to repair the errors.
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- Use the 'Select Drive' and 'Quick Test' and 'Extended Test' options
- to select and test and repair each drive until the status for
- each drive is one of the following:
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- "DRIVE HAS NO ERRORS" - The drive has passed the test and is
- error-free.
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- "CONTACT WD TECH SUPPORT" - The drive has not passed the test
- and the user should contact WD
- Technical Support for additional
- information.
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- "NON-WD DRIVE DETECTED" - The drive is not a WD drive and no
- additional testing is supported.
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- Pick QUIT from the main menu to quit the test. At this point
- a message will inform you that the system should be reset to
- reinitialize the BIOS and hard drive(s). Hit CTL-ALT-DEL or
- cycle power to restart the system.
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- When rebooting, remove the floppy diskette so the system boots
- to C: instead of A:.
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- TO CONTACT WD:
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- 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.
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- MAIN MENU OPTIONS:
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- The following menu options are available:
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- Select Drive select drive and view status for all drives
- Quick Test 90 second 'intelligent' test of the selected drive
- Extended Test 5-20 minute scan of selected drive
- Write Zeros To Drive write zeros to the drive
- View Test Results display results for last drive tested
- Print Test Results print results for last drive tested
- Log File Open/Close store results for all drives tested - DLGDIAG.LOG
- Enter & Print RMA Info enter and print RMA when returning a drive to WD
- Quit
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- COMMAND LINE SWITCHES:
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- DLGDIAG /ver Gives version and command line options
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- DLGDIAG /? About DLGDIAG command line options
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- DLGDIAG /ZF To disable Data Lifeguard Functionality
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