Technical data

Troubleshooting
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DIGITAL PC 3500/5510
Problem Possible Cause Action
Computer does not boot
from a target diskette
drive.
Onboard diskette controller
disabled.
Run the BIOS Setup utility and set the
diskette controller option to “Enabled.”
Diskette drive not enabled. Run the BIOS Setup utility to enable the
diskette drive
BIOS Setup diskette write option
enabled.
Enter the user password. If a supervisor
password is required, see the system
supervisor or system manager.
Incorrect diskette drive type. Run the BIOS Setup utility and select the
correct drive type.
Diskette boot option disabled. Run the BIOS Setup utility and set the
proper boot sequence.
Diskette might not be bootable. Use a bootable diskette.
Diskette does not contain start-
up files.
Insert a diskette with the correct start-up
files.
Diskette drive is empty. Insert a diskette that contains an operating
system.
Diskette is worn or damaged. Try another diskette.
Loose cable connectors. Secure all cable connections.
Diskette access requires a
supervisor password.
See the supervisor or system manager.
Diskette access requires a user
password.
Enter the user password.
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