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IDE RAID Compatibility Upgrade - 3Ware Cards

File Size: 140 KB
Version: Version 1.07
Release Date: Apr, 2003

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Description
This utility runs within DOS and is used to update WD drives that are connected to one or more 3Ware 7500-X IDE (Parallel ATA) RAID controllers. Affected drives: WD drives with capacities between 40GB and 120GB. WD drives with greater than 120GB capacity with Mfg. date codes earlier than 3/25/03.
Supported Operating Systems
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 98SE
  • Windows 98
Instructions
  1. Download the wdc_upd.zip file.
  2. Extract the file onto bootable medium (floppy, CD-RW, network drive, etc.).
  3. Boot the system to be updated to the medium where the update files were unzipped to.
  4. Run wdcfgupd.bat
  5. The utility will proceed to update all the drives on that controller. This process takes approximately 1 min. per drive. Do not interrupt the upgrade process once started.
  6. Once the update completes, re-boot the system.
  7. The update is complete.


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