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Table 2-3Solving Diskette Problems (continued)

Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Legacy diskette writes are disabled in Computer Setup.

Enter Computer Setup and enable Legacy Diskette Write in

 

Storage > Storage Options.

 

 

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the damaged disk.

 

 

Cannot format diskette.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

Invalid media reported.

When formatting a disk in MS-DOS, you may need to specify

 

diskette capacity. For example, to format a 1.44-MB diskette,

 

type the following command at the MS-DOS prompt:

 

FORMAT A: /F:1440

 

 

Disk may be write-protected.

Open the locking device on the diskette.

 

 

Legacy diskette writes are disabled in Computer Setup.

Enter Computer Setup and enable Legacy Diskette Write in

 

Storage > Storage Options.

 

 

A problem has occurred with a disk transaction.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

The directory structure is bad, or there is a problem with a file. In Microsoft Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Select File > Properties > Tools. Under Error-

 

checking, click Check Now.

 

In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore,

 

and right-click on a drive. Select Properties then select the

 

Tools tab. Under Error-checking click Check Now.

 

 

Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

You are using the wrong diskette type for the drive type.

Check the type of drive that you are using and use the correct

 

diskette type.

 

 

You are reading the wrong drive.

Check the drive letter in the path statement.

 

 

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the diskette with a new one.

 

 

“Invalid system disk” message is displayed.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

A diskette that does not contain the system files needed to start

When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the

the computer has been inserted in the drive.

Spacebar. The computer should start up.

 

 

Diskette error has occurred.

Restart the computer by pressing the power button.

 

 

ENWW

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Solving Software Problems Contacting Customer SupportHP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Protecting the SoftwareClick the Download button HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical SupportHelpful Hints Helpful Hints Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General Problems1Solving General Problems Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause SolutionYou do not want to launch automatically Cause SolutionEnww Power supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Power Problems2Solving Power Problems Solving Power Problems Drive not found Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Diskette drive light stays on Cause SolutionDiskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Solving Diskette ProblemsCannot format diskette Cause Solution Problem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause SolutionSecurity Password Options Cannot Boot to Diskette Cause SolutionStorage Boot Order Boot4Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems Device Configuration Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message Cause SolutionStorage Boot Order list Computer will not boot from hard drive Cause SolutionAgain Can not write to the media card Cause Solution Solving Media Card Reader Problems5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader Problems Personalization, select Adjust screen resolution Solving Display Problems6Solving Display Problems Blank screen no video Cause SolutionDim characters Cause Solution Solving Display ProblemsSelect ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Image is not centered Cause SolutionOut of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Sound cuts in and out Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems7Solving Audio Problems Advanced Device Options Internal Speaker Solving Audio ProblemsLine-in jack is not functioning properly Cause Solution 8Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 9Solving Keyboard ProblemsEnww Computer will not start Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems 11Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsOption card Goes awayOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Wake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Solving Network ProblemsSolving Network Problems 12Solving Network ProblemsDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution Network status link light never flashes Cause SolutionNew network card will not boot Cause Solution Memory count during Post is wrong Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems13Solving Memory Problems Out of memory error Cause SolutionInsufficient memory error during operation Cause Solution Solving Memory ProblemsMake sure the processor heatsink is installed properly Solving Processor Problems14Solving Processor Problems Some fans only operate when neededMode in Security Password Options Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 15Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause SolutionEnww System will not boot from USB flash drive Cause Solution Solving USB Flash Drive Problems16Solving USB Flash Drive Problems USB flash drive not found identified Cause Solution17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component ProblemsSolving Front Panel Component Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Solving Internet Access Problems18Solving Internet Access Problems Modem Solving Internet Access ProblemsClick on System and Maintenance Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft19Solving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Post Error Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text MessagesContact an authorized dealer or reseller for Verify monitor is attached and turned Sata Under Storage DPS Self-testSave Changes and Exit Emulation to IDE, and select File SaveSelect Security Drivelock Security Emulation back to RAID and select FileKeyboard failure while Network Server Mode Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesReplace one device at a time and repeat Red Power LED flashes eight Invalid ROM based on bad Enww Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Figure B-1 Cmos button Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five secondsDrive Protection System DPS Select Storage DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupIndex Index
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dc7900 specifications

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