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Author:  rasbastas [ March 5th, 2010, 22:56 ]
Post subject:  Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
Is there a software utility that can be used to flash a harddrive? I have found the firmware but need instructions on how to do it if it is possible using software. Thanks. Ras
Author:  rameez [ March 5th, 2010, 23:19 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
www.acelaboratory.com
Author:  rasbastas [ March 6th, 2010, 9:15 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
Guess I didn't ask the question properly. Is there a flash software utility to use to boot from a floppy or CD to flash the firmware of a hd if you have the firmware? If so, what is it called and where is it? Thanks.
Author:  pepe [ March 6th, 2010, 9:30 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
I do not think so. It might be possible to hack FW updates, but what's the reason to do so?

What is the problem with your drive?

pepe
Author:  zebong [ March 6th, 2010, 10:15 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
Usualy the FW for updates the disk came in a EXE file, that can be run decrompressed and save the FW in the disk.

Do not know where you did get that file !!!
Author:  rasbastas [ March 8th, 2010, 23:00 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
pepe wrote:
I do not think so. It might be possible to hack FW updates, but what's the reason to do so?

What is the problem with your drive?

pepe


I replaced the drive in a customers laptop because it got locked with a password and no one knew who locked it. I still have the drive, a Seagate 80gb wich is only a couple of years old. I am just puttering around with this drive to see what is possible. If I can't find a way to unlock it I will just dispose of it. I am an experienced computer tech but have never attempted to unlock a drive. Just a play thing. Thanks to all who replied. I don't know what FW is or how to get it but thanks anyway. Ras

OK. I had a brain lapse but I'm back now. FW=firmware. I have the firmware but there is no software utility to use to flash it.
I believe I d/loaded it from this forum. Found it doing a google search. The file name I d/loaded is ST9808211A-3.00-3LG0VKF7.RAR. I searched for it again and it is in the d/l section of this forum.
Author:  BlackST [ March 10th, 2010, 6:09 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
Still thinking that HDDs are like cell phones ? FW is in ROM and the most important part is on the platters.... :mrgreen:
Author:  pepe [ March 13th, 2010, 18:31 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
And writing another FW would definitely do harm to the drive...
It is not like pushing a magic button.
Unlocking a drive is not done by upgrading/downloading its FW.

pepe
Author:  itconcept [ March 14th, 2010, 3:00 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
Hi
for Removing Lock u need pro. tools like PC3000 if any important Data in that Drive don't Play send it to Data Recovery Professional.
Author:  fzabkar [ March 24th, 2010, 4:59 ]
Post subject:  Re: Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help
Quote:
I believe I d/loaded it from this forum. The file name I d/loaded is ST9808211A-3.00-3LG0VKF7.RAR.


The files in that archive were generated from an existing drive by ACE Laboratory's PC-3000 software. They do not constitute an official firmware update from Seagate.

The following thread may be worth a look. The procedure is for a different model, but it may help you understand what is involved (I'm not a DR guy).

SEAGATE: Non Standard ATA Master Password:
seagate-non-standard-ata-master-password-t12920.html

SeDiv - HDD Seagate Terminal for Windows:
sediv-hdd-seagate-terminal-for-windows-t11980.html
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