Troubleshooting The Diskette Drive - Dell PowerEdge 1600SC Systems Istallation And Troubleshooting Manual

11. Swap the memory module in the first memory connector with another of the same capacity (see
Options").
12. Stand the system upright.
13. Install the cover (see "Installing the
14. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
15. As the system boots, observe the monitor screen and the indicators on the keyboard.
16. Perform the following steps:
a. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
b. Remove the cover (see
c. Repeat step 11 through
If the problem persists, see
17. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics (see
If the test fails, see "Getting

Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive

Problem
Faulty diskette
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System message indicates a problem with the diskette drive
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Diskette drive cables
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Action
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
1. Swap the diskette with a known working diskette.
If the problem is resolved, the diskette is faulty.
2. Enter the System Setup program, and verify that the system is configured correctly (see "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide).
3. Run the diskette drive tests in the system diagnostics to determine whether the diskette drive operates properly (see
Diagnostics").
If the tests fail, continue to step 4.
4. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
5. Remove the cover (see "Removing the
6. Lay the system on its right side.
7. Ensure that the diskette drive interface cable is properly connected between the drive and the system board.
To identify system board connectors, see Figure A-3.
8. Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive.
9. Stand the system upright.
10. Install the cover (see "Installing the
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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"Removing the Cover").
step 15 for each memory module installed.
"Getting Help."
"Running the System
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"Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System
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"Running the System