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March 10th, 2003
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maxtor diamond max plus 9 80gb
I have that drive, but the bad one. Recently there was some news about the new firmware version being on 80gb platters and a lot faster. Well i contacted maxtor about it, and bad news.... Here is what they said: Thank you for sending your MAXTOR E-mail inquiry. Hello Yngwie II There is no firmware update for this drive. To get the performance from the drives with 80 gig platters you would need to get one of these drives. Unless you are able to return the drive to the store under there warranty. Sorry for the troubles. |
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March 11th, 2003
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Ok i kept looking around.
And i found a little program that checks if you have the new or the old version. It's called Speedfan. http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php once installed go to S.M.A.R.T and select your drive, on the right you see firmware. If it's this : YAR41VW0 Then you have the old one like i just discovered i have.. I was frozen when i saw it, it hurt but ok hehe if you have: YAR41BW0 Then clap your hands and grab a beer cuz you then have the newest and fastest one making you own the fastest normal ide drive available. |
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