HP Xw8400 - Workstation - 4 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual page 123

Table 5-5 Diskette problems (continued)
Problem
Drive not found.
Diskette drive cannot write to a
diskette.
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 to Diskette.
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Cause
Cable is loose.
Removable drive is not seated
properly.
Diskette is not formatted.
Diskette is write-protected.
Writing to the wrong drive.
Not enough space is left on the
diskette.
Diskette write control is
enabled.
Diskette is damaged.
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.
Diskette Master Boot Record
(MBR) validation is enabled.
Solution
Reseat diskette drive data and power cables.
Reseat the drive.
Format the diskette.
Use another diskette or remove the write protection.
Check the drive letter in the path statement.
Use another diskette.
Use Computer Setup to check the storage security
feature disabled settings.
Replace the damaged disk.
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
Right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive.
Select File>Properties>Tools. Under Error-checking,
click Check Now.
Format the diskette.
Be sure you use the correct diskette type for the type of
drive you are using.
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.
Run Computer Setup, and disable diskette MBR
validation in Storage>Storage Options.
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