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Technician’s Handbook
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Note: 1. Be aware of the difference between the code “E” and the code “E.”. “E”
indicates MCC error and “E.” indicates disk drive errors.
2. If system is restarted at this point, the pending logs will be lost.
Table 14: Floppy Disk Drive Error Code Summary
Error
Code
Likely Cause(s)
E.
1
Original system diskette has been replaced, and logs are
pending. Either re-insert original diskette, or restart system.
See Note 2.
E.
2
Original system diskette has been replaced. Either re-insert
original diskette, or restart system. See Note 2.
E.
3
Disk drive is empty, and disk updates are pending. Either
re-insert original diskette, or restart system. Disks may be
locked (try backups). See Note 2.
E.
4
Disk drive is empty. Either re-insert original diskette, or restart
system. See Note 2.
E.
5
There is an obstruction over the diskette “write notch” (a
write-protect sticker) - remove it, or on a 31/2” disk, slide pro-
tector over the hole.
E.
6
Diskettes A and B don’t match (are not of the same load) -
insert proper diskettes and restart system.
E.
7
Restart system. If this persists, assume faulty Main Control -
refer to the Main Control procedures.
E.
8
Decryption Module is missing - install correct module, and
restart system. If this persists, assume faulty Main Control -
refer to the Main Control procedures.
E.
F
Information cannot be accessed on disks. Either re-insert
diskette, or restart system.