Solving Problems

Common Problems and Solutions

Table 7-6

Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive

 

 

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

The floppy drive does not

Re-enter the commands and make sure you have

 

respond to commands.

typed them correctly.

 

 

Make sure you specified the device file

 

 

/dev/floppy/c0t1d0

 

 

for commands that require a device file name.

 

 

Make sure the write-protect tab is set to write if

 

 

you are trying to copy data to a floppy diskette.

 

 

Follow the instructions in the section “Running

 

 

System Verification Tests” later in this chapter to

 

 

verify that the floppy disk drive is functioning

 

 

properly.

 

 

Make sure cables (power, data, etc.) are

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

If problems persist, contact your system administrator or call your designated

 

service representative.

 

 

 

 

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