HPE AlphaServer 300 User Manual page 87

Table 5-2 Disk Drive Troubleshooting
Problem
Hard disk drive cannot
read or write information.
Floppy drive cannot read
or write information.
Possible Cause
Incorrect SCSI drive ID
settings.
Loose or incorrectly
installed cables.
Disk drive is not correctly
formatted or partitioned.
External drive not
powered up.
Diskette is not formatted.
Floppy is wrong density.
Floppy is worn or
damaged.
Floppy is write protected.
Floppy drive is empty.
Action
Set the SCSI ID. Refer to the disk
drive installation instructions.
Make sure all cables are correctly
installed.
Format and partition as required
using the supplied operating
system.
Turn it on.
Format the floppy.
Use a floppy of the proper density
for your drive.
Try another floppy.
Slide the write-protect switch so
the hole is blocked. If the problem
continues, call service personel.
Insert a floppy.
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