The floppy disk cannot be read or written
Cause
The write protection of the floppy disk
or the floppy disk drive is activated.
The floppy disk drive controller is not
enabled.
The floppy disk drive is not
connected.
Time and/or date is not correct
Cause
The time and date are incorrectly set.
The on-board backup battery in the
device is flat.
Error messages on the screen
Error messages and their explanation are contained:
●
in the technical manual for the mainboard
●
in the documentation for the programmes used
Installing new software
When installing programmes or drivers, important files may be overwritten and modified. To be able
to access the original data in the event of any problems following installation, you should backup
your hard disk prior to installation.
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Troubleshooting
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Check that the write protection of the floppy disk or
the floppy disk drive is activated (refer to the "BIOS
Setup" manual and if necessary to the manual for
the mainboard).
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Check the relevant entries for floppy disk drive in the
Main menu of the BIOS Setup.
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Check that the floppy disk drive controller is enabled
(refer also to the manual for the mainboard or in the
"BIOS Setup" manual).
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Check that the cables of the floppy disk drive are
properly connected (see "Floppy disk drive -
removing and installing").
Troubleshooting
►
Set the correct time and date within the operating
system you are using.
or
►
Set the correct time and/or date in the BIOS Setup.
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If the time and date are repeatedly wrong when you
switch on your device, replace the lithium battery
(see "Battery: lithium battery: changing".)
Troubleshooting and tips
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