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Anyone Purchased SalvationData for Maxtor?

December 20th, 2007, 23:21

I'm really curious about the "re-defining the Primary Head" feature on Maxtor drives. Is this a software solution such as a special loader or a modification of the rom? Thanks. :mrgreen:

Re: Anyone Purchased SalvationData for Maxtor?

December 21st, 2007, 5:16

It is a software solution, primary head can be redefined if thts damaged the rom requires modification too after head redefining.

Re: Anyone Purchased SalvationData for Maxtor?

December 21st, 2007, 22:07

This confirms my previous beliefs about changing the sa head for a Maxtor. Can someone give me a hint on where to look in the rom? Maybe even im or pm me. Thanks. :wink:

Re: Anyone Purchased SalvationData for Maxtor?

December 22nd, 2007, 8:53

I also need info about changing SA head please tell PM me if someone has .

Re: Anyone Purchased SalvationData for Maxtor?

December 26th, 2007, 22:53

The most comprehensive support list of SalvationDATA HD Doctor for Maxtor are below:

Read/write on SA in PCHS
Read/write firmware in 3 different ways
Power voltage and current protection system
Access the self-repair SA section directly
The re-defining of Primary HEAD
Section Operations
HEAD Depop
The SA Low-level Format, SA Defect Scan
HEAD Positioning
View or clear all defect lists
PCB ROM operations
Clear HDD Password
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