Diskette drive problems

The computer does not recognize the diskette drive.

Probable cause

Solution

 

 

The diskette drive may be

Restart your computer, then press F1 to open

configured incorrectly

the BIOS Setup utility. In the Advanced

 

Diskette Configuration menu, make sure that

 

the diskette drive parameters are set correctly.

 

 

The drive cables are not

Open the computer and make sure all cables

connected properly

are correctly connected to the system board.

 

 

The diskette drive will not read, write, or format.

Probable cause

Solution

 

 

The diskette is not

Make sure the diskette you are trying to use

IBM-formatted

is IBM-compatible. If it is, try reformatting it. If

 

it is not, get a compatible diskette.

 

 

The diskette is corrupted

Check the diskette for errors. If you have

 

detected and corrected errors, try accessing

 

the diskette again.

 

 

The diskette is

Make sure the write-protection window on the

write-protected

upper-right corner of the diskette is closed

 

(unprotected).

 

 

The diskette drive LED illuminates continuously.

Probable cause

Solution

 

 

The diskette is corrupt

Remove the diskette from the drive. If the light

 

remains on, try restarting the computer.

 

 

The cable to the drive is not

Open the computer and make sure the cable

connected properly

is connected properly between the diskette

 

drive and its controller. Make sure the pins are

 

not bent or misaligned.

 

 

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