Problem Cause Solution
Diskette drive cannot read
a diskette.
Diskette is not formatted. Format the diskette.
You are using the wrong
diskette type for the drive
type.
Be sure you use the correct diskette type for
the type of drive you are using.
You are reading the
wrong drive.
Check the drive letter in the path statement.
Diskette is damaged. Replace the diskette with a new one.
Invalid system disk is
displayed.
A diskette that does not
contain the system files
needed to start the
workstation has been
inserted in the drive.
When drive activity stops, remove the diskette
and press the spacebar. The workstation
should start up.
Diskette error has
occurred.
Restart the workstation by pressing the
power button.
Cannot Boot from Diskette. Diskette is not bootable. Replace with a bootable diskette.
Diskette boot has been
disabled in Computer
Setup.
Run Computer Setup and enable diskette
boot in Storage>Boot Order.
Removable media boot
has been disabled in
Computer Setup.
Run Computer Setup and enable Removable
Media Boot in Storage>Storage Options.
Solving hard drive problems
Table 6-6 Hard drive problems
Problem Cause Solution
Hard drive error occurs. Hard disk has bad
sectors or has failed.
Use a disk analysis utility to locate and block
usage of bad sectors. If necessary, reformat
the hard disk.
Disk transaction problem. Either the directory
structure is bad or there
is a problem with a file.
1. Click on My Computer.
2. Right-click on the desired hard drive and
select Properties.
3. Click the Tools tab.
4. Click Check Now... to run error checking.
Table 6-5 Diskette problems (continued)
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