HP Dx5150 - Compaq Business Desktop Reference Manual page 153

Solving Diskette Problems (Continued)
Problem
Diskette drive cannot read
a diskette.
"Invalid system disk"
message is displayed.
Cannot Boot to Diskette.
Service Reference Guide, dx5150
Cause
Diskette is not
formatted.
You are using the
wrong diskette type for
the drive type.
You are reading the
wrong drive.
Diskette is damaged.
A diskette that does not
contain the system files
needed to start the
computer has been
inserted in the drive.
Diskette error has
occurred.
Diskette is not bootable.
Diskette boot has been
disabled in Computer
Setup.
Removable media boot
has been disabled in
Computer Setup.
Network server mode is
enabled in Computer
Setup.
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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solution
Format the diskette.
Check the type of drive that you
are using and use the correct
diskette type.
Check the drive letter in the path
statement.
Replace the diskette with a
new one.
When drive activity stops, remove
the diskette and press the
Spacebar. The computer should
start up.
Restart the computer by pressing the
power button.
Replace with a bootable diskette.
Run Computer Setup and enable
diskette boot in Storage > Boot
Order.
Run Computer Setup and enable
Removable Media Boot in
Storage > Storage Options.
Enter Computer Setup and move the
network interface card to the last
position in Advanced BIOS
Features > Removable Device
Priority.
D–7