Probable cause | Solution |
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The diskette is corrupted | Run CheckDisk on the diskette. If errors are detected and |
| corrected, try accessing the diskette again. |
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The diskette drive LED illuminates continuously
Probable cause | Solution |
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The diskette is corrupted | Remove the diskette from the drive. If the light remains on, |
| try restarting the system. |
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The cable to the drive is | Open the system, then make sure the cable between the |
not connected properly | diskette drive and its controller is properly connected. Make |
| sure that the pins are not bent or misaligned. |
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The system does not recognize an expansion card
Probable cause | Solution |
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The interrupt or I/O | Check the address configuration of the adapter card and |
address is set incorrectly | make sure that it does not conflict with another card in the |
| system. |
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The card has not been | Configure the card with the appropriate software. |
configured through the |
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software |
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The card was not installed | Make sure the card jumpers are set correctly and reseat |
correctly | the card. |
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Printer problems
The printer will not turn on
Probable cause | Solution |
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The printer is not onlne | Make sure the |
(ready) | indicates “Ready.” |
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The printer is not turned | Make sure that the power switch is depressed or set to the |
on | On position. If power is applied to the printer, the green |
| power LED should be illuminated. |
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