HP Compaq dc7800 Reference Manual page 237

Table D-3 Solving Diskette Problems (continued)
A problem has occurred with a disk transaction.
Cause
The directory structure is bad, or there is a problem with a file. In Microsoft Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and
Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.
Cause
You are using the wrong diskette type for the drive type.
You are reading the wrong drive.
Diskette is damaged.
"Invalid system disk" message is displayed.
Cause
A diskette that does not contain the system files needed to start
the computer has been inserted in the drive.
Diskette error has occurred.
Cannot Boot to Diskette.
Cause
Diskette is not bootable.
Diskette boot has been disabled in Computer Setup.
Network server mode is enabled in Computer Setup.
Removable media boot has been disabled in Computer Setup. Run Computer Setup and enable Removable Media Boot in
Solution
select a drive. Select File > Properties > Tools. Under Error-
checking, click Check Now.
In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore,
and right-click on a drive. Select Properties then select the
Tools tab. Under Error-checking click Check Now.
Solution
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.
Solution
When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the
Spacebar. The computer should start up.
Restart the computer by pressing the power button.
Solution
Replace with a bootable diskette.
1. Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot in
Storage > Boot Order.
2. Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot in
Storage > Storage Options > Removable Media
Boot.
NOTE: Both steps should be used as the Removable Media
Boot function in Computer Setup overrides the Boot Order
enable command.
Run Computer Setup and disable Network Server Mode in
Security > Password Options.
Storage > Storage Options > Removable Media Boot.
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