Gateway 7450R System Manual page 91

Probable cause
The device cables are
not installed correctly
The system does not recognize the diskette drive
Probable cause
The diskette drive may
be configured incorrectly
The drive cables are not
connected properly
The diskette drive will not read, write, or format
Probable cause
The diskette is not
IBM-formatted
The disk is write
protected
The diskette is corrupted
The diskette drive LED illuminates continuously
Probable cause
The diskette is corrupted
The cable to the drive is
not connected properly
Solution
Open the system, then check all cables between the
controller and the device.
Solution
Restart your server, then press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup
utility. In the Boot | Removable Devices menu, make sure
that the diskette drive parameters are set correctly.
Open the system, then make sure all cables are properly
connected to the controller card. The diskette controller is
integrated into the system board.
Solution
Make sure that the diskette you are trying to format is
IBM-compatible. If it is, try reformatting it. If not, get another
diskette.
Make sure that the write-protection window on the
upper-right corner of the diskette is closed (unprotected).
Run CheckDisk on the diskette. If errors are detected and
corrected, try accessing the diskette again.
Solution
Remove the diskette from the drive. If the light remains on,
try restarting the system.
Open the system, then make sure the cable between the
diskette drive and its controller is properly connected. Make
sure that the pins are not bent or misaligned. The diskette
controller is integrated into the system board.
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