Peripheral/Adapter Problems - Gateway ALR 8200R User Manual

Peripheral/Adapter Problems

A SCSI device is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause
The device needs to be
added as new hardware.
The SCSI ID may be
invalid.
The SCSI chain is not
terminated.
The device cables are not
installed correctly.
The disk drive is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause
The disk drive may be
configured incorrectly.
The drive cables are not
connected properly.
The drive controller is not
seated properly.
The disk drive will not read, write, or format.
Probable Cause
The disk is not IBM
formatted.
The disk is corrupted.
The disk is write protected. Make certain the write-protection window on the
Solution
From the Control Panel window (Start | Settings |
Control Panel), double-click Add New Hardware. Follow
the directions for adding the device. If you are not
experienced with this procedure, call Technical
Support.
Assign an available SCSI ID to the device.
Make certain the last device on the SCSI chain is
terminated.
Open the system and check all cables between the
controller and the device.
Solution
Restart your computer, and then press
the setup program. From the Main | Floppy Options
menu, ensure that the disk drive settings are
correct.
Open the system and check all cables connected
to the controller card.
Open the system and reseat the drive controller.
Solution
Make certain the disk you are trying to format is
IBM-compatible. If it is, try reformatting it. If it is not,
replace it with an IBM-compatible disk
Run ScanDisk on the disk. If errors are detected
and corrected, try accessing the disk again.
upper-right corner of the disk is closed
(unprotected).
to enter
F1

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