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***glc*** · 10-05-2003, 05:08 PM

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What is S.M.A.R.T. and S.M.A.R.T. failure?

Answer
S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. It is used to perform a quick analysis of the hard drive for problems during system boot up. It does not fix the problems. If a problem is encountered, you can use Data Lifeguard Tools 10 to perform a more detailed analysis of the hard drive. All WD EIDE drives are compatible with S.M.A.R.T. version 2.0.

Older versions of S.M.A.R.T. in the BIOS may cause problems in your hard drive. If you have an older version of S.M.A.R.T. in the BIOS and it reports problems with your drive, you can disable it within the BIOS or contact the BIOS manufacturer for an updated BIOS revision.

10-05-2003, 05:08 PM	#2
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,727	Question What is S.M.A.R.T. and S.M.A.R.T. failure? Answer S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. It is used to perform a quick analysis of the hard drive for problems during system boot up. It does not fix the problems. If a problem is encountered, you can use Data Lifeguard Tools 10 to perform a more detailed analysis of the hard drive. All WD EIDE drives are compatible with S.M.A.R.T. version 2.0. Older versions of S.M.A.R.T. in the BIOS may cause problems in your hard drive. If you have an older version of S.M.A.R.T. in the BIOS and it reports problems with your drive, you can disable it within the BIOS or contact the BIOS manufacturer for an updated BIOS revision.