Diskette Drive - Gateway Computer Drive User Manual

Diskette drive

Some of the steps in this document may require you to remove the computer
case cover. Follow "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 3 when
working inside your computer.
Your computer cannot access the diskette drive.
You may not be able to copy information to or from the diskette drive if:
The diskette is write-protected.
The diskette drive or diskette is damaged.
The settings in the BIOS are incorrect.
The cable that goes from the back of the diskette drive to the system board
or controller card is defective or not connected securely.
There is a conflict within the computer with some newly added hardware
or software.
The drive is damaged or a password has been enabled.
Your computer cannot access the diskette.
The diskette may be damaged. Reformat the diskette, or try another diskette.
To format a diskette:
1
Insert a diskette into the diskette drive.
2
In Windows XP, click
window opens.
- OR -
In Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
double-click the
, then click
Start
icon. The My Computer window opens.
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