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Diskette drive problems, C-14 – Epson EQUITY 386/33 PLUS User Manual

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8. If you see no error messages but there is something wrong

with the data in a file, the operating system or an

application program may have updated the storage

information on the diskette incorrectly. This is probably the

case if you have one of these problems:

Part of a file is missing

A file includes parts of other files

An expected output file is missing.

If you are using MS-DOS, use CHKDSK to make the necessary

repairs; see your MS-DOS manuals for instructions.

Diskette Drive Problems

If you see an error message or have difficulty with a diskette

drive, check the following:

1.

2.

3.

If you are having problems with a new diskette drive that

your dealer installed for you, consult your dealer about the

problem.

If you installed the drive yourself, did you carefully follow

all the instructions in Chapter 5 of this manual? Review

the instructions and check all the cable connections to make

sure you have installed it correctly.

Did you run the SETUP program to define the correct

type of diskette drive as part of the computer’s

configuration? Did you set the FDD option in SETUP to

Enabled?

(See Chapter 2 of the

Setup Guide

for

instructions.)

C-14 Troubleshooting