Compaq Deskpro AP400 Reference Manual page 122

Solving Diskette Drive Problems
Problem
A problem has occurred
with a disk transaction.
Diskette drive cannot read
a diskette.
Drive not found
Nonsystem disk message
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Possible Cause
The directory structure is bad,
or there is a problem with a
file.
Diskette is not formatted.
You are using the wrong
diskette type for the drive
type.
Cable is loose.
The system is trying to start
from a diskette that is not
bootable.
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Possible Solution
Run CHKDSK to check for
fragmentation.
Format the diskette.
Check the type of drive
you are using and use the
correct diskette type.
Check connections.
Remove the diskette from
the drive.