2.2.2 Worksheet: Diagnostic Software

In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about a hard drive diagnostic program. Be prepared to discuss the diagnostic software you researched.

1. Based on your research, list at least two different hard drive manufacturers.

Manufacturer :

• Samsung; Maxtor
  

2.Based on your research, choose a hard drive manufacturer. Does this manufacturer offer hard drive diagnostic software to go with their products? If so, list the name and the features of the diagnostic software.

Manufacturer:

• Maxtor
  

Software Name:

• Maxtor Powermax 4.25 bootable CD.ISO
  

File Name:

• Powermax.exe
  

File Size:

• 1.78MB
  

Version:

• 4.23
  

Publish Date:

• 08/02/06
  

Description:

• The Powermax utility is designed to perform diagnostic read/write verifications on maxtor/quantum hard drives. These tests will determine hard drive integrity. The Powermax utility is effective on all ATA(IDE) hard drives without capacity greater than or equal to 500MB. Maxtor recomends the use of this utility for troubleshooting potentials hard drive problems.