Troubleshooting
4-6 AlphaStation 500 Series User Information
Table 4-2 Disk Drive Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Action
Hard disk drive cannot read
or write information
Incorrect disk drive jumper
settings.
Loose or incorrectly
installed cables.
SCSI hard disk drive is not
correctly formatted or
partitioned.
Refer to the disk drive
installation instructions.
Make sure all cables are
correctly installed.
Format and partition as required
using the supplied operating
system.
Diskette drive cannot read
or write information.
Diskette is not formatted.
Diskette is wrong density.
Diskette is worn or
damaged.
Diskette is write-protected.
Diskette drive is empty.
Format the diskette.
Use a diskette of the proper
density for your drive.
Try another diskette.
Slide the write-protect switch so
the hole is not visible.
Insert a diskette.