Peripheral/Adapter Problems - Gateway E-1000 Series Maintaining And Troubleshooting

Peripheral/Adapter Problems

A SCSI device is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause
The device needs to be
added as new
hardware.
The SCSI ID may be
invalid.
The SCSI chain is not
terminated.
The device cables are
not installed correctly.
The diskette drive is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause
The diskette drive may
be configured
incorrectly.
The drive cables are not
connected properly.
The drive controller is
not seated properly.
The diskette drive will not read, write, or format.
Probable Cause
The diskette is not IBM
formatted.
Solution
From the Control Panel window (Start |
Settings | Control Panel), double-click Add New
Hardware. Follow the directions for adding the
device. If you are not experienced with this
procedure, call Technical Support.
Assign an available SCSI ID to the device.
Make certain the last device on the SCSI
chain is terminated.
Open the system and check all cables
between the controller and the device.
Solution
Restart your computer, and then press
enter the setup program. From the Main |
Floppy Options menu, ensure that the diskette
drive parameters are set correctly.
Open the system and check all cables
connected to the controller card.
Open the system and reseat the drive
controller.
Solution
Make certain the diskette you are trying to
format is IBM-compatible. If it is, try
reformatting it.
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