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Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems

Problem	Probable Cause	Solution(s)
Diskette drive cannot write to a	Diskette is write-protected.	Disable the diskette's write-protect
diskette.		feature or use a diskette that is not
		write-protected.

Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.Cannot boot from diskette.

Computer is writing to the wrong drive.Not enough space is left on the diskette.Drive error has occurred.Diskette is not formatted.The wrong type of diskette is being used.Diskette has a bad sector.

Drive error has occurred.

Diskette is not formatted.

Bootable diskette is not in drive A.Diskette Boot has incorrect setting in Computer Setup.

Check the drive letter in the path statement.Use another diskette.Run Computer Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette.Format the diskette. At the system prompt, enterFORMAT A:Use the type of diskette required by the drive.Copy files to hard drive or another diskette. Reformat bad floppy.

Run Computer Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette.

Format the diskette. At the system prompt, enter

FORMAT A:

Put the bootable diskette in drive A.Run Computer Setup and set diskette as first to boot.

Solving Display Problems

This section lists some common causes and solutions for computer display and external monitor problems.

You can perform a monitor self-test on an external VGA color or monochrome monitor by disconnecting the monitor from the computer. To do so, complete the following steps:

1.Turn off the monitor.2.Turn off the computer.3.Disconnect the monitor signal cable from the computer.4.Turn on the monitor and allow it to warm up for one minute.

The display should be white. A narrow black border may also appear on the left and right sides of the display. Either of these displays indicates that the monitor is working properly.

Solving Display Problems

Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)

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