FUTURE SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS TECHNICAL RESOURCE CENTER

Welcome to the Future Systems Solutions Technical Resource Center. Here you will find links to many online technical resources, including links to many of the hard disk and computer manufacturer web sites, how-to guides, documentation, and specifications.

NOTE: These links point to servers that are not under the control of Future Systems Solutions and Future Systems Solutions is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites.

Hard Disk Jumper Settings (Super Sites)

Ontrack Data International JumperViewer provides a superb graphical view of over 1200 hard disk jumper settings. It is a little slow to load, but highly recommended.

PC-Disk contains an astounding collection of jumper settings for over 5000 hard disks. It is a little confusing to navigate, but click the Harddisk tab to get started.

Blue Planet is another excellent site for locating jumper settings. It contains jumper settings for over 2000 hard disks.

Hard Disk Jumper Settings (Manufacturer Sites)

All of the major hard disk manufacturers provide detailed jumper setting instructions online. Select your hard disk's manufacturer from the list below.

IBM | Hitachi | Maxtor | Seagate | Western Digital

Fujitsu | Quantum | Samsung | Toshiba

Computer Manufacturer Support

Support, user guides, and additional technical information are available from all of the major computer manufacturers. Select the manufacturer of your computer below.

Compaq | Dell | Gateway | Hewlett Packard (HP)

IBM | MicronPC | Sony | Acer | emachines

Packard Bell | Pionex | Quantex | Toshiba

Hard Disk Manufacturer Support

Support, installation guides, and technical information about hard disks are available from all of the major hard disk manufacturers. Select the manufacturer of your hard disk below.

IBM | Maxtor | Seagate | Western Digital

Fujitsu | Quantum | Samsung | Toshiba

BIOS User Guides and Documentation

PhoenixBIOS 4.0 User Manual. This PDF file contains detailed instructions on revision 6 of PhoenixBIOS 4.0. Please note that Phoenix licenses its BIOS to many computer manufacturers and that your computer's BIOS may have been customized for your computer. Always consult your computer's documentation prior to making any changes to your computer's BIOS configuration.

PhoenixBIOS 4.0 / Micro Firmware BIOS Upgrade Support Documents. An excellent reference to various support documents from Micro Firmware regarding PhoenixBIOS 4.0 and Micro Firmware's BIOS upgrades.

AwardBIOS Setup Manuals. Links to the various setup manuals for the AwardBIOS. Please note that Award (Phoenix) licenses the AwardBIOS to many computer manufacturers and that your computer's BIOS may have been customized for your computer. Always consult your computer's documentation prior to making any changes to your computer's BIOS configuration.

Additional AwardBIOS Documentation. Another excellent reference to AwardBIOS setup manuals from Unicore, a major provider of BIOS upgrades.

Index of Setup Fields for AwardBIOS. This page provides a detailed listing of the Setup Fields in an AwardBIOS.

MR BIOS Documentation. A reference to MR BIOS manuals from Unicore, a major provider of BIOS upgrades.

Additional BIOS Information and Resources

BIOS Central. This site is devoted to providing comprehensive PC BIOS information.

Phoenix Technologies. Phoenix Technologies is the manufacture of the PhoenixBIOS and now owns AwardBIOS. This site provides a wealth of information on their BIOS, as well as technical publications, white papers, and other BIOS related resources.

Phoenix Technologies White Papers. A link to white papers available from Phoenix Technologies.

Autotyping ATA Disk Drives. This PDF provides a detailed, technical description of the method by which the PhoenixBIOS 4.0 autodetects hard disks.

BIOS Secrets Guide. This PDF file from eSupport.com provides extensive instruction on installing, replacing, and flashing a BIOS.

BIOS Agent is a nifty utility provided by Unicore to identify the BIOS and chipset used by a computer.

Identifying BIOS Chips. This link from Unicore provides access to pictures of various computer chips, including BIOS chips, clock chips, and super I/O chips.

How-to Guides

How to install a hard disk. This online publication from ZDNET/PC Magazine provides a step-by-step guide to installing a hard disk.

Installing a 2nd Hard Drive. This step-by-step guide for installing a second hard disk is from DriverZone.com.

Upgrade Guide: Install a Bigger, Faster Hard Drive. This online publication from PC-World magazine provides a step-by-step guide to upgrading to a larger hard disk.

Constructing a Bootable CD. This PDF file from Phoenix Technologies provides step-by-step instructions for creating a bootable CD-ROM disc.

Computer Information Guides

The PC Guide. This is wonderful site provides comprehensive information about computers and how they work. Highly Recommended.

The PC Guide's Section on Hard Disk Drives. This is a direct link to the PC Guide's Hard Disk Drives section. Here you will find an extensive collection of topics related to hard disks, including a brief history, a detailed explanation of how they work, geometry and jumper settings, interface and cable types, and much more. Highly Recommended