Diskette Drive Problems - Compaq 234664-002 - ProLiant - ML330T02 Troubleshooting Manual

Drive is not detected
Action :
Be sure no loose connections (on page 17) exist.
1.
Refer to the drive documentation to be sure cables are connected as r
2.
Be sure the cables are working properly. Replace with known functional cables to test whether th
3.
original cables were faulty.
Be sure the correct, current driver is installed.
4.
Diskette drive problems
Diskette dr ive light stays on
Action:
Be sure no loose connections (on page 17) exist.
1.
Be sure the diskette is not damaged. Ru
2.
systems).
Be sure the diskette is properly inserted. Remove the diskette and reinse
3.
Be sure the diskette drive is cabled properly. Refer to the server documentation.
4.
A problem has occurred with a diskette trans
Action: Be sure the directory structure on the diskette is not bad. Run the diskette utility to check for
fragmentation (CHKDSK on some systems).
Diskette dr e iv cannot read a diskette
Action :
If the diskette is not formatted, format the diskette.
1.
Check the ty
2.
Drive is not found
Action: Be sure no loose connections (on page 17) exist w
Non-system disk message is displayed
Action:
Remove the non-system diskette from the drive.
1.
Check for and disconnect any non-bootable USB devices.
2.
Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette
Action:
If the diskette is not formatted, format the diskette.
1.
Be sure the diskette is not write protected. If it is, use another diskette or remove the write protecti
2.
pe of drive you are using and be sure you are using the correct diskette type.
n the diskette utility on the diskette (CHKDSK on some
action
ith the drive.
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rt correctly into the drive.
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