HP xw9300 Service And Technical Reference Manual page 147

Table 5-25 Diskette Problems (continued)
Problem
Cannot format diskette.
A problem has occurred with a
disk transaction.
Diskette drive cannot read
a diskette.
"Invalid system disk" message is
displayed.
Cannot Boot from Diskette.
Cause
Invalid media reported.
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
workstation 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.
Solution
When formatting a disk in MS-DOS, you might
need to specify diskette capacity. For example, to
format a 1.44-MB diskette, enter the following
command at the MS-DOS prompt:
FORMAT A: /F:1440
In Windows, right-click Start > 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 workstation should start
up.
Restart the workstation 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.
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