Digital Equipment AlphaStation 500 Series User Information page 80

Troubleshooting
Table 4-2 Disk Drive Troubleshooting
Problem
Hard disk drive cannot read
or write information
Diskette drive cannot read
or write information.
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Possible Cause
Incorrect disk drive jumper
settings.
Loose or incorrectly
installed cables.
SCSI hard disk drive is not
correctly formatted or
partitioned.
Diskette is not formatted.
Diskette is wrong density.
Diskette is worn or
damaged.
Diskette is write-protected.
Diskette drive is empty.
Action
Refer to the disk drive
installation instructions.
Make sure all cables are
correctly installed.
Format and partition as required
using the supplied operating
system.
Format the diskette.
Use a diskette of the proper
density for your drive.
Try another diskette.
Slide the write-protect switch so
the hole is not visible.
Insert a diskette.