Western Digital WD Quick Tester Quick Reference Manual

Quick Drive Erase
The Quick Drive Erase allows for the partial data erasure of the drive so that a drive
that passed all functional and media tests is made ready for the reinstallation of the
operating system and applications. The time required to perform this function varies
depending on the hard drive. Newer Western Digital hard drives include features
which allow this process to be completed in less than one minute. Once started, this
function cannot be aborted. Older Western Digital and other make hard drives will
complete this function within approximately five minutes. With these drives, you will
be able to abort this function or restart it if desired. This operation is data destructive.
However, if you have not started this function, you can abort and return to the main
menu without any data loss.
Caution: Do not pull the power cord to abort this function, as this will cause media
errors and will require the Full Drive Test or Quick Drive Erase to correct the errors.
Utility Menu
The Utility Menu provides access to Test Data Ops, Time, and Comm Settings.
Test Data Ops
This is a sub-menu that is used to manage the database and upload the saved data to a
PC with the following choices:
• Upload Test Data: Selecting this option will cause the WD Quick Tester to upload
the database to a computing device attached to the other end of the serial cable.
This is a 'blind' transfer (no hand shaking is required for the transfer). Once
started, all used records are sent.
• Delete Data: There are two options in this selection. The first deletes the most
recent test record which can be useful if you abort an operation or for any other
reason you need to delete the record. The second option causes the entire database
to be deleted.
• DB Memory Usage: This displays the number of used records indicated by the
message "Recs: xxx/100" where xxx is a number between 0 and 100. When the
database is full, the tester will overwrite the earliest record in a circular fashion.
• Done: Return to the previous menu.
Time
The time function allows setting of the hour, minute, second, and month/day/year
(last 2 digits). The tester will not allow resetting of the date/time value if there is test
data in the database. To edit this function, enter the Time option and press Select/Yes
to edit the Time or Date. Press Next/No to exit the time set function. Under the Time
option, the buttons operate as follows:
• Select/Yes allows you to select the value (Hour 00 thru 23, Minute 00 thru 59,
Cancel, etc.). Pressing this button will increment the count by 1 and continue until
it reaches the highest number set for that value then rolls back to 00.
• Next/No allows you to select from the various settings (Hours, Minutes, Seconds,
etc.).
Comm Settings
Use this option to set and view the Upload Baud Rate. Values supported are 1,200
(default), 9,600, and 19,200 baud. The View Cur Baud will display the current baud
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rate selected. Use the Set Baud Rate option to scroll through the three supported baud
rates, pressing Select/Yes to set the value or Next/No to move to the next choice. As
with all menus on this tester, a choice of Done is given allowing you to return to the
previous menu.
WD Quick Tester Database
The database is a flat file structure used to store test data from each drive tested, up to
100 test records. It provides the user a simple way to store information and upload the
data to a computing device for processing. The tester does not allow for viewing of data
once stored.
Power Supply
The WD Quick Tester uses a 3V coin-size Lithium battery to power the SRAM during
times of inactivity. Battery life is between 1.5 to 2.0 years. Without a battery, the WD
Quick Tester can still function, but the data and time will not be accurate, and any test
data stored in the internal database will be lost when power is removed.
To replace the battery, download the step-by-step instructions from our Web site at
www.westerndigital.com/support.
IMPORTANT: Western Digital does not warrant or represent in any way that the
WD Quick Tester will function with all make/model EIDE hard drives or identify
all faulty drives under test.
The WD Quick Tester may not identify and/or fail drives that function
intermittently. Such drives may be able to function but with some difficulty and
may only occasionally report an error or failure when tested. The frequency of
intermittent failures can change by varying the test conditions, making an actual
failure of the drive difficult to identify.
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Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
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WD Quick Tester

Quick Reference

Introduction
The Western Digital Quick Tester is a universal EIDE hard drive tester that is simple to
use and requires no prior hard drive knowledge to operate. It was designed to work on
all EIDE drives that support the Logical Block Addressing (LBA) mode of operation.
To operate, attach the drive to the tester via the included 40-pin EIDE cable, apply
power to both tester and drive, and follow the directions as displayed on the Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD). A computer system is not required.
Western Digital Quick Tester Kit Contents
• WD Quick Tester
• 4-conductor power supply "Y" cable
• 40-pin EIDE cable
• WD Quick Tester Quick Reference
Specifications
• Standard voltage level RS232 interface
• Thermal resetable power line fuse
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• Environmental: from 5 to 45 C, non-condensing
• Power requirements: 12 V @ 300 ma; 12 VDC 10%; ripple and noise 250 mV
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P-to-P provided by the 4-pin Molex connector used to power the hard drive
Features at-a-Glance
• Stand-alone tester, a PC is not required for test operation
• Designed to test all hard drives that support LBA mode with enhanced test
algorithms for Western Digital drives
• Easy-to-use with simple Pass/Fail results
• Two-button operation with prompted user messages on a 16-character by 2-line
LCD
• Drive testing using internal drive S.M.A.R.T. TM features if supported
• Two test options: Quick Drive Test and Full Drive Test (full media scan) with
repair functionality
• Two erase functions: Quick Erase and Full Erase operation
• Logging of up to 100 test records in battery backed up SRAM
• Support of an RS232 serial data output of the tester database
To Start Using the WD Quick Tester Now
1. Verify that the drive jumpers are set for either Single or Cable Select operations.
2. Attach the tester to the drive using the provided 40-pin EIDE cable.
3. Attach both tester and drive to a power source and apply power.
4. Follow the user messages as displayed on the LCD screen. If testing a non Western
Digital drive, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for jumper settings.
Caution: Though the Quick/Full Drive Tests are not data destructive, data within
all bad sectors will be overwritten. Make sure to back up your data.
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