HP xw3400 - Workstation Technical Reference Manual page 138

Table D-3 Solving Diskette Problems (continued)
Cannot format diskette.
Cause
Invalid media reported.
Disk may be write-protected.
Legacy diskette writes are disabled in Computer Setup.
A problem has occurred with a disk transaction.
Cause
The directory structure is bad, or there is a problem with a file. In Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a
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 workstation 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.
128 Appendix D Troubleshooting without diagnostics
Solution
When formatting a disk in MS-DOS, you may need to specify
diskette capacity. For example, to format a 1.44-MB diskette,
type the following command at the MS-DOS prompt:
FORMAT A: /F:1440
Open the locking device on the diskette.
Enter Computer Setup and enable Legacy Diskette Write
in Storage > Storage Options.
Solution
drive. Select File > Properties > Tools. 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 workstation should start up.
Restart the workstation by pressing the power button.
Solution
Replace with a bootable diskette.
Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot in
1.
Storage > Boot Order.
Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot in
2.
Storage > Storage Options > Removable Media
Boot.
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