User`s guide

Troubleshooting
7-3
Problem Possible Cause Action
Notebook
computer does
not boot from
the hard disk
drive.
“Floppy Boot” option
enabled in Setup
Operating system soft-
ware is not installed on
the hard disk drive.
Hard disk drive is not
correctly formatted or the
requested partition does
not exist.
There is no software on
the requested partition.
Remove the diskette from drive A.
Install the appropriate operating system.
Format the hard disk drive or partition the hard
disk drive using the DIGITAL HiNote System
CD.
Install software on the requested partition.
Notebook
computer does
not boot from
the Diskette
Drive.
“Floppy Boot” option is
not enabled in Setup.
Diskette does not contain
system files.
Diskette drive is empty.
Diskette is worn or
damaged.
Diskette drive failed.
Enable “Floppy Boot” via Setup. Reboot the
system and press [fn] + [F3] when prompted to
enter Setup.
Insert a system diskette.
Insert a system diskette.
Try another diskette.
Contact your DIGITAL service representative.
Target diskette
drive cannot
read or write
information.
Diskette is not formatted
or formatted incorrectly.
Diskette is worn or
damaged.
Diskette is write-
protected.
Diskette drive is empty.
Diskette drive failed.
Format the diskette.
Try another diskette.
Slide the write-protect switch so the hole is not
visible.
Insert a diskette.
Contact your DIGITAL service representative.