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Diskette drive problems Diskette drive problems Diskette drive in-use light stays on, or the system bypasses the diskette drive. Action If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that: 1. The diskette drive is enabled. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to check this. For more information, see Chapter 4, "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 37. 2. The computer is checking for the diskette drive in the startup sequence. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to verify this. 3. The diskette you are using is good and not damaged. Try inserting another diskette if you have one. 4. The diskette is inserted correctly, with its label up and its metal shutter end first in the drive. 5. The diskette contains the necessary files to start the computer (the diskette must be startable). 6. The diskette drive cable is properly installed and securely connected. 7. There is no problem with your software program (see "Software problems" on page 126). If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 117

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Diskette drive problems
Diskette drive problems
Action
Diskette drive in-use
light stays on, or the
system bypasses the
diskette drive.
If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that:
1.
The diskette drive is enabled.
Use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to check this.
For more information, see Chapter
4, “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page
37.
2.
The computer is checking for the diskette drive in
the startup sequence.
Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to verify this.
3.
The diskette you are using is good and not
damaged.
Try inserting another diskette if you
have one.
4.
The diskette is inserted correctly, with its label up
and its metal shutter end first in the drive.
5.
The diskette contains the necessary files to start the
computer (the diskette must be startable).
6.
The diskette drive cable is properly installed and
securely connected.
7.
There is no problem with your software program
(see “Software problems” on page
126).
If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer
serviced.
Chapter 6.
Troubleshooting
117