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POST Message 601 602 604 Description A failure occurred during testing of the diskette drive and diskette-drive controller. This error can be caused by a loose or incorrectly connected cable, a failing drive, or a failing system board. Note: The computer can be used, but one or more diskette drives might not work. Action: Verify that all diskette drive cables are properly installed and securely connected. Running the diagnostic programs might isolate the diskette drive that failed, but you must have your computer serviced. (See "Diagnostic Programs" on page 95 for information about diagnostic programs provided with your computer.) The computer is not able to start the diskette in the drive. The diskette might be damaged or formatted incorrectly. Action: Try another startable diskette that is formatted correctly and is in good condition. (For information and instructions on formatting diskettes, refer to Understanding Your Personal Computer and your operating-system documentation.) If this does not correct the problem, have the computer serviced. A failure occurred during the testing of a diskette drive. Action: 1. Verify that the Configuration/Setup Utility program correctly reflects the type of diskette drive you have installed. (For instructions on using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, refer to "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program" on page 33.) 2. Run the diagnostic programs. (See "Diagnostic Programs" on page 95 for information about diagnostic programs provided with your computer.) 3. If the diagnostic programs detect a failure, replace the diskette drive. If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer serviced. 72 Using Your Personal Computer

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POST Message
Description
601
A failure occurred during testing of the diskette drive and
diskette-drive controller.
This error can be caused by a loose or
incorrectly connected cable, a failing drive, or a failing system
board.
Note:
The computer can be used, but one or more diskette drives
might not work.
Action:
Verify that all diskette drive cables are properly installed
and securely connected.
Running the diagnostic programs might isolate the diskette drive
that failed, but you must have your computer serviced.
(See
“Diagnostic Programs” on page
95 for information about
diagnostic programs provided with your computer.)
602
The computer is not able to start the diskette in the drive.
The
diskette might be damaged or formatted incorrectly.
Action:
Try another startable diskette that is formatted correctly
and is in good condition.
(For information and instructions on
formatting diskettes, refer to
Understanding Your Personal Computer
and your operating-system documentation.)
If this does not correct the problem, have the computer serviced.
604
A failure occurred during the testing of a diskette drive.
Action:
1.
Verify that the Configuration/Setup Utility program correctly
reflects the type of diskette drive you have installed.
(For
instructions on using the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
refer to “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on
page 33.)
2.
Run the diagnostic programs. (See “Diagnostic Programs” on
page
95 for information about diagnostic programs provided
with your computer.)
3.
If the diagnostic programs detect a failure, replace the diskette
drive.
If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer
serviced.
72
Using Your Personal Computer