HP xw9300 manual Media Boot in Storage Storage Options

Table 5-25Diskette Problems (continued)

Problem	Cause	Solution
Cannot format diskette.	Invalid media reported.	When formatting a disk in MS-DOS, you might
		need to specify diskette capacity. For example, to
		format a 1.44-MB diskette, enter the following
		command at the MS-DOS prompt:
		FORMAT A: /F:1440
A problem has occurred with a	The directory structure is bad,	In Windows, right-click Start > Explore,
disk transaction.	or there is a problem with a	and select a drive. Select File > Properties >
	file.	Tools. Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
Diskette drive cannot read	Diskette is not formatted.	Format the diskette.
a diskette.
	You are using the wrong	Check the type of drive that you are using and use
	diskette type for the drive	the correct diskette type.
	type.
	You are reading the wrong	Check the drive letter in the path statement.
	drive.
	Diskette is damaged.	Replace the diskette with a new one.
“Invalid system disk” message is	A diskette that does not	When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and
displayed.	contain the system files	press the Spacebar. The workstation should start
	needed to start the	up.
	workstation has been inserted
	in the drive.
	Diskette error has occurred.	Restart the workstation by pressing the power
		button.
Cannot Boot from Diskette.	Diskette is not bootable.	Replace with a bootable diskette.
	Diskette boot has been	Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot in
	disabled in Computer Setup.	Storage > Boot Order.
	Removable media boot has	Run Computer Setup and enable Removable
	been disabled in Computer	Media Boot in Storage > Storage Options.
	Setup.

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