Peripheral/Adapter Problems - Gateway E-1400 System Manual

Peripheral/Adapter problems

A SCSI device is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause
The device needs to be
added as new
hardware.
The SCSI ID may be
invalid.
The SCSI chain is not
terminated.
The device cables are
not installed correctly.
The diskette drive is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause
The diskette drive may
be configured
incorrectly.
The drive cables are not
connected properly.
The drive controller is
not seated properly.
Important
The diskette drive will not read, write, or format.
Probable Cause
The diskette is not IBM
formatted.
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Troubleshooting
Solution
From the Control Panel window (Start |
Settings | Control Panel), double-click Add New
Hardware. Follow the directions for adding the
device. If you are not experienced with this
procedure, call technical support.
Assign an available SCSI ID to the device.
Make certain the last device on the SCSI
chain is terminated.
Open the system and check all cables
between the controller and the device.
Solution
Restart your computer, and then press F1 to
enter the Setup utility program. From the
Boot | Removable Devices menu, ensure that
the diskette drive parameters are set correctly.
Open the system and check all cables
connected to the controller card.
Open the system and reseat the drive
controller.
Some systems do not have a floppy controller card
because the floppy controller is built into the system board.
Solution
Make certain the diskette you are trying to
format is IBM-compatible. If it is, try
reformatting it.