System Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Scenarios and Solutions 147
Cannot format diskette. Invalid media reported. When formatting a disk in MS-DOS, you might
need to specify diskette capacity. For example, to
format a 1.44-MB diskette, enter the following
command at the MS-DOS prompt:
FORMAT A: /F:1440
A problem has occurred with a
disk transaction.
The directory structure is bad,
or there is a problem with a
file.
In Windows, right-click Start > Explore,
and select a drive. Select File > Properties >
Tools. Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
Diskette drive cannot read
adiskette.
Diskette is not formatted. Format the diskette.
You are using the wrong
diskette type for the drive
type.
Check the type of drive that you are using and use
the correct diskette type.
You are reading the wrong
drive.
Check the drive letter in the path statement.
Diskette is damaged. Replace the diskette with a new one.
“Invalid system disk” message is
displayed.
A diskette that does not
contain the system files
needed to start the
workstation has been inserted
in the drive.
When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and
press the Spacebar. The workstation should start
up.
Diskette error has occurred. Restart the workstation by pressing the power
button.
Cannot Boot from Diskette. Diskette is not bootable. Replace with a bootable diskette.
Diskette boot has been
disabled in Computer Setup.
Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot in
Storage > Boot Order.
Removable media boot has
been disabled in Computer
Setup.
Run Computer Setup and enable Removable
Media Boot in Storage > Storage Options.
Table 5-25 Diskette Problems (continued)
Problem Cause Solution
