11.1.1 Register initialization
After a power on, a hard reset, or a software reset, the register values are initialized as shown in the table
below.
Figure 60. Default Register Values
As a result of carrying out an Execute Device Diagnostic command or being powered on, or if a hard reset
occurs — the system generates an Error Register diagnostic code. See the table below for a description of
the various codes.
Figure 61. Diagnostic Codes
Register
Error
Sector Count
Sector Number
Cylinder Low
Cylinder High
Device/Head
Status
Alternate Status
Code
01h
No error detected
02h
Formatter device error
03h
Sector buffer error
04h
ECC circuitry error
05h
Controller microprocessor error
8xh
Device 1 failed
Travelstar 48GH, 30GN & 15GN hard disk drive specifications
Default Value
Diagnostic Code
01h
01h
00h
00h
A0h
50h
50h
Description
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