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Check Procedures 2-19
Table 2- 2 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 read/write error. Diskette.
Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to
[Write protect] in the Security Options of
BIOS Setup.
Diskette drive cable.
Diskette drive.
System board.
Diskette drive LED comes on
for more than 2 minutes
when reading data.
Diskette
Diskette drive connection/cable
Diskette drive
System board
Diskette drive LED fails to
light, and the drive is
unable to access for more
than 2 minutes.
Diskette
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. Hard disk drive.
Hard disk drive cable.
System board.