Compaq 270680-003 Compaq Reference Guide Deskpro 4000 and Deskpro 6000 Series - Page 170

Solving Disk Problems continued Problem Cause Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette Diskette is not formatted. Diskette is write-protected. Writing to the wrong drive. A problem has occurred with a disk transaction Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Drive not found Not enough space is left on the diskette. Diskette write control is enabled. 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. Computer configuration does not recognize second diskette drive. Second Ultra ATA hard drive does not perform optimally Nonsystem disk message You are using the wrong cable for the drive type. The system is trying to start from a diskette that is not bootable. Solution Format the diskette. Use another diskette or remove the write protection. Check the drive letter in your path statement. Use another diskette. Check your security feature settings. Run Scan Disk. Click Start, then select Programs, Accessories, System Tools. Format the diskette. Check the type of drive you are using and use the correct diskette type. Check connections. Use Computer Setup to enable the second diskette drive. Choose the Storage option, under Built-in Devices, to reconfigure the drive. Reinstall the second Ultra ATA hard drive using an 80-conductor cable. Remove the diskette from the drive. 9-4 Troubleshooting