HP Compaq dc7100 DT Reference Manual page 249

Solving Diskette Problems (Continued)
Problem
Cannot format diskette.
(continued)
A problem has occurred
with a disk transaction.
Diskette drive cannot read
a diskette.
"Invalid system disk"
message is displayed.
Cannot Boot to Diskette.
Service Reference Guide, dc7100
Cause
Diskette is
write-protected.
Diskette write control is
enabled.
The directory structure is
bad, or there is a
problem with a file.
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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Solution
Use another diskette or remove the
write protection.
Use Computer Setup to check the
storage security feature disabled
settings.
In Windows XP, right-click Start,
click Explore, and select a drive.
Select File > Properties >
Tools. Under Error-checking,
click Check Now.
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 >
Removable Media Boot.
Both steps should be used as
the Removable Media
Boot function overrides the
Boot Order enable
command.
Run Computer Setup and enable
Removable Media Boot in
Storage > Storage Options>
Removable Media Boot.
Run Computer Setup and disable
Network Server Mode in
Security > Password Options.
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