Diskette Drive Problems - Gateway 7400 System Manual

Diskette drive problems

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 diskette is corrupted
The diskette is
write-protected
The diskette drive LED illuminates continuously.
Probable cause
The diskette is corrupted
The cable to the drive is not
connected properly
Solution
Restart your server, then press F1 to open the
BIOS Setup utility. In the Advanced | Floppy
Configuration menu, make sure that the
diskette drive parameters are set correctly.
Open the system and make sure all cables are
correctly connected to the system board.
Solution
Make sure the diskette you are trying to format
is IBM compatible. If it is, try reformatting it. If
it is not, get a compatible diskette.
Run Check Disk on the diskette. If errors are
detected and corrected, try accessing the
diskette again.
Make sure the write-protection window on the
upper-right corner of the diskette is closed
(unprotected).
Solution
Remove the diskette from the drive. If the light
remains on, try restarting the system.
Open the system and make sure the cable is
connected properly between the diskette drive
and its controller. Make sure the pins are not
bent or misaligned.
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