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Diskette drive problems
The system does not recognize the diskette drive.
Probable cause | Solution |
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The diskette drive may be | Restart your server, then press F1 to open the |
configured incorrectly | BIOS Setup utility. In the Advanced Floppy |
| Configuration menu, make sure that the |
| diskette drive parameters are set correctly. |
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The drive cables are not | Open the system and make sure all cables are |
connected properly | correctly connected to the system board. |
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The diskette drive will not read, write, or format.
Probable cause | Solution |
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The diskette is not IBM | Make sure the diskette you are trying to format |
formatted | is IBM compatible. If it is, try reformatting it. If |
| it is not, get a compatible diskette. |
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The diskette is corrupted | Run Check Disk on the diskette. If errors are |
| detected and corrected, try accessing the |
| diskette again. |
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The diskette is | Make sure the |
| (unprotected). |
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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 not | Open the system and make sure the cable is |
connected properly | connected properly between the diskette drive |
| and its controller. Make sure the pins are not |
| bent or misaligned. |
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