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Table 2-3 Error Symptoms List
Error Symptoms Action/FRU
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left
column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the
check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU
listed in right column is the most likely cause.
Diskette drive does not work. Make sure that the diskette drive is not set to
[None] in the “Standard CMOS Setup” of
BIOS Setup.
Diskette drive power
Diskette drive connection/cable
Diskette drive
System board
Diskette drive test failed. Diskette
Diskette drive
Diskette drive cable
System board
Hard Disk Drive
NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup,
cable/jumper are set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive
problems.
Hard disk drive test failed. Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Hard disk drive format error. Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Hard disk drive write error. Load default settings.
Hard disk drive.