I've been using this Firmware SD15 since June 2008, until now no problem .. I wonder what happen?

maybe you can get a prize if it lasts over 1year..hahaha!

bro, my HDD was returned b'coz the sata cable was burnt, not bcoz of this firmware issue.
right now, it has been working succesfully for the first 6 hours.
however, still dunno what my HDD's fate will be tomorrow, day after tomorow, next month....

will keep you guys updated.

anyway, how to check the firmware version?
what should i do now? only back-up all the data? update the firmware?
pls advise, thanks!

hupfully seagate keep their promise

each time i switch on my PC, i pray that the HDD would not fail on me

when i start my pc, bios shows:

master...: none
master...: none

is this the bad news?

but my drives are still accessible in windows.
what do i do??

same with me.. but since i bought this HDD, there is something noise with this HDD and after i read all of this make me..

Prepare to create RMA report ..

i m using the 750GB with SD15 firmware since May2008, so far no problem also.... i dont think i m gonna update the firmware until weeks or months later coz all latest firmware dunno safe to use or not...

Ok, finish backed up my HDD.. time to RMA ~_~

hai all..i have some info
http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=540

I always believe in WD for their reliable HDD. This is always the smarter choice for me. Many of my friends' Seagate HDD will spoiled after few months. Besides, Seagate sounds not so high tech. That was my first impression when buying my first HDD when I was a noob.

lol.what does name got to the with these?seagate not high tech? .but seriously i'm disappointed with them.this is my 1st seagate hdd (using the second 1 actually now) and it died 3 weeks using it.my maxtor 80gb is still running after 4 years

i scared to turn off my pc. now almost 1 week power di

-Yours is OEM unit right? What's the Product Code?

Supposedly issuing firmware updates that just masked obvious bugs and problems (to avoid publicity),
and now this from Seagate

so every body just stay away from this...

I jz bought the 500gb one last 2 weeks ago So far bios still detecting it BUT there are some problems which I'm not sure whether its caused by my HDD.

1. My CM Elite 334 Casing the HDD LIGHT won't light up,no blink or anything,I thought its the casing's problem but now...im not sure.. (Checked mobo manual all the wiring are correct..)

2. Sometimes (20%) that when I power up my PC reach the XP WELCOME screen,jammed there. Mouse can move but I have to press the Reset button and let it boot up again..Thought it was not enough power from my PSU but now...

My Rig is:
Intel Core2Quad Extreme QX6800
2x2gb DDR-800 RAM
Sapphire HD4850 512MB
500GB Seagate
LG DVD-rw
Core Contact Freezer
Cooler Master Extreme 550w

enought power anot?

Other than that x ada problems... please please people enlighten me! Just spend almost all my saving on getting this new rig =(

This post has been edited by B u B u: Jan 22 2009, 11:56 AM

-Hmm, that problem could be caused by other factors (e.g. conflicting software); I've experienced it before - in my case it's WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) service hangs when attempting to start.

-To investigate, review your Event Viewer: right-click My Computer, select Manage; after Computer Management appears, go to System Tools>Event Viewer>System. Find any event(s) with warning or error (yellow exclamation mark or red "X" mark).


Regards.

Haha seems that juz now i cannot copy anythg to my seagate hdd! it's just freeze...i cursed u seagate..this is my 1st try with seagate and it fail badly
i should have stick with WD!

anyone tried update with latest firmware release?

http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/self...sp?DocId=207951