Feature Tool
Version 2.11

The Feature Tool is a DOS-bootable tool for changing various ATA features. It can modify certain features of our Deskstar and Travelstar high-performance ATA hard disk drives and supports 48-bit addressing for new, large-capacity drives.

Downloads

Feature Tool User's GuideContains instructions for creating the bootable media under Windows and Linux, and information on how to use the program.
Diskette creator for Windows (1,692 K)
Click here if having trouble creating bootable diskette
Binary diskette image (for non-Windows OS) (1,440 K)
CD image  (2,598 K)
Create a bootable CD for Windows, Linux and other operating systems (requires CD-RW drive and software).
Notes

Does not support Travelstar 8E, 10E, or C4Kxx series HDDs, or drives mounted in external enclosures.
Features in Version 2.10

Supports the latest Deskstar and Travelstar HDDs.
Enhances Serial ATA (SATA) support.
Enhances capacity clip function.
Changes ATA Drive Settings

Enable or disable the read-ahead or write cache.
Change the drive automatic acoustic management settings. - Lowest acoustic emanation setting (quiet seek mode) or maximum performance level (normal seek mode).
Change the predefined capacity of the drive.
- Used when BIOS limitation exists and the drive is not recognized.
Switch the Ultra DMA mode.
Change advanced power mode.
- Switch between lowest and highest power consumption (maximum performance level).
Configure SATA interface.
- Adjust maximum speed and enable/disable spread spectrum clocking.

Warning! Switching your drive to support 3.0Gb/s, or enabling spread spectrum clocking and then using it, may render your drive unusable in a system that cannot support these functions. If in doubt, please contact your system manufacturer.
Shows Drive Temperature

Displays temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

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