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15. Run the Diskette Drives test group in the Dell Diagnostics to determine whether
the diskette drive subsystem now works correctly.
Did the tests run successfully?
Ye s . Go to step 16.
No. Go to step 17.
16. Repeat steps 13 through 15 until all expansion cards have been reinstalled or until
one of the expansion cards prevents the system from booting from the diagnos-
tics diskette.
17. Repeat steps 4 and 5. Verify that the drive's termination is enabled and that the
drive-select jumper is set to the DS1 position.
Some diskette drives may require you to remove the drive from the computer to
change the drive's termination and drive-select settings.
For information about removing and replacing diskette drives, see “Installing a
Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay.”
For information about the drive's termination and drive-select settings, refer to
the documentation for the drive.
Is the drive configured correctly?
Ye s . See Chapter 10, “Getting Help,” for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
No. Go to step 18.
18. Correct the drive-select jumper and drive termination settings.
19. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and
turn on the system.
20. Run the Diskette Drives test group in the Dell Diagnostics to see whether the
diskette drive subsystem now works correctly.
Did the tests run successfully?
Ye s . Youhavesolvedtheproblem.
No. See Chapter 10, “Getting Help,” for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
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