Compaq ProLiant 1000 ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide - Page 64

Hardware Problems Drive Problems Diskette Drives Use Table 2-9 to troubleshoot diskette drive problems. Table 2-9: Diskette Drive Problems Problem Diskette drive light stays on. A problem has occurred with a diskette transaction. Diskette drive cannot read a diskette. Drive is not found. Nonsystem disk message is displayed. Possible Cause Diskette is damaged. Diskette is incorrectly inserted. Software is corrupt. Drive cable is not properly connected. The directory structure is bad, or there is a problem with a file. Diskette is not formatted. You are using the wrong diskette type for the drive type. Cable is loose. The system is trying to start from a diskette that is not bootable. Possible Solution Run your diskette utility on the diskette (CHKDSK on some systems). Remove the diskette and reinsert correctly into the drive. Check the program diskettes or reinstall software from the original media. Reconnect the drive cable. Run your diskette utility to check for fragmentation (CHKDSK on some systems). Format the diskette. Check the type of drive you are using and use the correct diskette type. Check all cable connections between the drive and controller. Remove the diskette from the drive. continued 2-22 HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide