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Problem

Server does not boot

from CD-ROM drive.

Target diskette drive

cannot read or write

information.

Possible Cause

CD-ROM drive is not

connected to the

Adaptec controller.

CD-ROM drive not

configured as a

bootable device.

CD-ROM disk is not

bootable.

SCSI device has failed.

Diskette is not

formatted.

Diskette is worn or

damaged.

Diskette is write-

protected.

Diskette drive is empty.

Diskette write

protection enabled.

Diskette drive has

failed.

Troubleshooting

Action

Connect the CD-ROM drive to

the onboard 7870 Adaptec

controller.

Change the CD-ROM setting

to "bootable" using

SCSI Select .

CD-ROM disk media must be

bootable to boot from CD-

ROM disk.

Make sure CD-ROM disk is

bootable. If failure continues,

replace SCSI device.

Format the diskette.

Try another diskette.

Slide the write-protect switch

so the hole is not visible.

Insert a diskette.

Run the SCU and set the

Diskette Write Protection

option to "Disabled."

Secure ribbon cable and other

connectors on back of diskette

drive. If failure continues,

replace diskette drive.

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