Hi Guys .. couple of questions
First .. What are (if any ) jumper settings for safe mode on
western digital sata drive ( as there is no Master/Slave/CS)

So here's the problem:
Drive is occassionally recognised in Bios ( but not always)
Using WD Doctor, I can't download rom, Primary SA fails.
BUT: Sec SA is good, and I can read data sectors from within WD DR.
I've tried re-writing mods, but always fails.

any hints greatly appreciated

Thanks

Steve

Check contacts between pcb and hda, first. Then I vote for rom or head problem, as sa2 is ok and does not accept rom programming.

I removed the pcb , and still can't get to safe mode.

Almost Head 0

Almost certainly weak H0, or at least flakey SA on H0

Try and get it recognised and image it quick.

Sean

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Hi
Put all 4 jumper and drive will go in safe mode.

DF

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SATA, DF, SATA !!!

Well I kinda figured it was head 0. but was hoping not.
I'm still a little puzzled why I can't read the rom.

Jumpstarting - safe mode - you should.

That was one of the original questions. How do I get the sata to safe mode?
normally if I remove pcb from drive it would go to safe mode .
This one however doesn't.
This is one of the BIG problems with the Salvation products, lack
of good documentation

Sadly, yes. Have you tried contacting Laura? Maybe she can address correctly your technical question. They have much improved, anyway. This has to be said.

that was my next move But I think it will be tech support instead of Laura .

Hi BlackST


I know and I am talking about SATA only. Just try what i have posted and things will be clear to you.

DF

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I tried all 4 jumpers and yes it went to safe mode , also did some different tests ..safe mode
is the 3 jumpers closest to the data cable . (PM2,OPT1,OPT2) (By the way, Salvatation
didn't give this info, and what they gave was WRONG)
Still can't read rom though

Thanks DF
and thanks all that answered

no please put all the 4 jumpers to remain in safe mode. do not use 3 jumper settings

DF

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Well I still can't read rom
Am I missing something, can the rom be bad ?and I still be able to
read SA?
either that, or there is a bug in WD doctor

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Hi,
Drive is based on Marvell or WDC controller?
MDL is WD1600JD-xxxxxx?

Mikippp

wd1600jd-75hbb0

WDC controller

rom is U12 25p10av chip

Hi,
If controller is WDC and Drive is SATA some techno commands are blocked by Marvell bridge 88i8030
U can use Chk_wd for testing SA, or U can use compatible PATA board 2060-701265-xxx REV A from WDxx00JB-00GVA0 / WDxx00JB-00GVC0 (ROM must be replaced/reprogrammed)
ROM can be readed in this way
read-write-serial-flash-wdc-logic-boards-t7192.html

Mikippp