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dfensman
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posted August 07, 2001 14:37     Profile for dfensman   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Just built system - FDD light (3.5, 1.44Mb)stays on from the get go and can't boot to the Floppy Drive - all other functions normal. I've checked the settings in Softmenu II to insure that the CMOS is identifying the drive correctly - it is. Tested the drive and cable in another machine - both function properly. Cable is properly connected - backwards, forwards, twisted, whatever - still no luck. Cleared the CMOS and tried again too. Any further ideas? Thanks in advance.

Mike -

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2x 128 PC-800 Samsung
2x 64 PC-800 Samsung
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2x IBM 20Gb 60GXP 7200RPM HD
US Robotics 56K Modem
1.44 3.5Mb TDK FDD
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penguin
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posted August 08, 2001 00:43     Profile for penguin   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Have you made sure the cable is not reversed? Typically the cable is reversed (at motherboard or floppy) if the light stays on all the time. Try reversing the cable at the floppy.
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Abit&Costelo
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posted August 08, 2001 02:34     Profile for Abit&Costelo   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
"Floppy problem, please help"
. . . I hear Viagra helps!
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dfensman
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posted August 08, 2001 03:51     Profile for dfensman   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
I have tried everything with the cable - but sure I have it right - the twist is at the end with the floppy, red line at pin 1, the mobo end has a guide to prevent any errors, the cable is on solidly and accurately. Maybe it is time for that Viagra... Frustrated, getting to be about hammer time...
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