Compatibility Summary; Installation Considerations; System Compatibility Using Windows Xp Sp2; Bios Versions Tested In Ata Security Mode - Seagate ST9500421AS Product Manual

5.0

Compatibility summary

5.1

Installation considerations

Many of today's mobile computers have been designed to make it possible for the end user to replace the hard
drive. Refer to your system's user manual for the location of the hard drive compartment and the specific
instructions regarding replacement. Refer to your system manufacturer's support website for the most up-to-
date information. Read and follow all instructions regarding the proper steps to be taken when replacing the
system hard drive.
Some mobile systems are sealed and require specialized tools to gain access to the hard drive. Special train-
ing or tools may be needed to service some mobile computers. In some cases, opening the case may void
your warranty. Consult your system documentation. Seagate recommends taking your system to an authorized
service technician to replace your hard drive.
5.2

System Compatibility using WIndows XP SP2

Seagate Product Assurance has tested Momentus drives in systems using ATA Security mode. Testing
included multiple BIOS versions and the Windows XP SP2 Pro operating system. This testing was done to
demonstrate compatibility with various hardware and software configurations.
5.2.1

BIOS versions tested in ATA Security mode

The following list indicates the types of BIOS Seagate tested during the compatibility testing process. The list
highlights the major BIOS manufacturers. Individual systems contain variations of these BIOS versions and
were tested with regard to their implementation in the individual systems.
Table 12: Tested BIOS versions with Windows XP SP2
Manufacturer Model
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
AMD K8
Momentus 7200 FDE.2 SATA Product Manual, Rev. A
BIOS Vendor BIOS Release
AMI MSIA7207NMS
AMI V02.59
AMI VER 02.59
AWARD 6
AWARD V1.B
AWARD V6.00
AWARD V6.00PG
AWARD V6.00PG
HP 786B9
PHOENIX AWARD
PHOENIX 6.00P
BIOS Version
V3.00
VER 08.00.13
P6
11/28/2005
P0
11/17/2005
V2.00
VER 6.00PG
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