IBM Deskstar 75GXP 15/45/75GB Hard Drive, v. A5AA/A6AA, A01

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IBM 75GXP 15/45/75Gb Hard Drive firmware update (A5AA/A6AA)
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Fixes & Enhancements

* While S.M.A.R.T. offline scan running in background, a read error could
cause a potential failure. This is corrected with current microcode.

* (A5AA/A6AA) will detect and prevent application specific usage patterns
that cause excessive dwell times in particular areas.

* Improves vibration robustness for hard drives mounted on rails in Dell
systems.
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Version

A5AA/A6AA, A01

Release date

04 Jan 2002

Download Type

Firmware

Category

IDE/EIDE

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: D67YGJ01.exe
File Size: 957 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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* Click on the D67YGJ01.EXE file and select "Open" then "Setup".
* Follow the instructions given in the DOS Window to create a bootable
floppy.
* Close all applications, and re-boot from the floppy image just created.
* The Drive Fitness Test Utility will start automatically.
* You MUST accept the license agreement to continue!
* Once accepted the utility will scan the bus for appropiate hard drives.
* The model numbers supported will begin with DTLA-xxxx.
* Highlight the hard drive then select the "UPDATE MICROCODE" button.
* Click "Continue", then select "Start"
* Once completed exit the utility. You will be instructed to reboot your
system. Remove the diskette and reboot.

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