|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
04-16-2011, 11:07 AM
|
#1 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
|
Diskette drive 0 seek failure
I recently started getting a "diskette drive 0 seek failure" Press F1 to continue F2 to enter SETUP on my screen. This only happens when the computer is started up in the morning. What would cause it? Im not sure if this is needed,but im running a Dell inspiron 530 with a DVD RW and a DVD ROM. Windows 7 with a Intel core 2 processor.
|
|
|
|
04-16-2011, 12:35 PM
|
#2 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N. Calif.
Posts: 529
|
Does the system actually have a floppy disk drive installed? If not, make sure the BIOS settings show 0 floppy disk drives installed.
__________________
Been using, building, repairing and programming computers for nearly 30 years now. |
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 08:28 AM
|
#3 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
|
Thats what i cant figure out,theres 2 DVD drives in it...but no floppy drive in this computer whatsoever and i bought it new from Dell. for what its worth the past year or so the top DVD ROM hasnt been working (drive D) it ejects and the system properties say its working,but it doe
   snt read the disc.
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 09:59 AM
|
#4 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N. Calif.
Posts: 529
|
Have you gone into the BIOS to check to make sure that the BIOS reflects that no floppy drives are installed?
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 10:50 AM
|
#5 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
|
 Im went into the advanced bios and did not see anything that said floppy disc. Am i going about this the right way? |
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 12:09 PM
|
#6 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N. Calif.
Posts: 529
|
Look under "Standard CMOS Features". If there's an item listing Floppy Drives make sure it is set to None.
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 01:08 PM
|
#7 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
|
That did the trick! thank you very much! now if i could figure out why i always have to click the "enlage" button on the top right screen (the website i visit never fills the whole screen until i click it) and the beep i hear from the computer (no speakers hooked up) when it powers up...would a possibly bad DVD ROM cause that?
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 01:16 PM
|
#8 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
|
 webpage always needing to be enlarged,when it displays. |
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 03:47 PM
|
#9 |
|
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 37,791
|
1. One beep is normal - that means that the POST was successful.
2. Use your mouse to drag and resize the browser window to the position and size you want. Then close the browser and it *should* remember the position and size. |
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 07:42 PM
|
#10 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
|
No,i tried the dragging on the page but when closed it and tried another it came out the same smaller size again.
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2011, 08:38 PM
|
#11 |
|
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 37,791
|
Try holding the CTRL or the SHIFT key when you close the browser with the X in the corner.
|
|
|
|
|
04-18-2011, 09:42 AM
|
#12 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
|
Still no luck,im going to try reformatting my computer today with the Windows 7 and see if that cures the problem.
|
|
|
|
|
04-18-2011, 11:42 AM
|
#13 |
|
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 37,791
|
That's pretty drastic and I don't think that's necessary. What exact browser is that?
|
|
|
|
|
04-18-2011, 02:03 PM
|
#14 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N. Calif.
Posts: 529
|
I agree with glc, reformatting for that minor issue is very drastic and you may end up with other issues. It's your decision but, personally, I would just deal with it.
|
|
|
|
|
04-18-2011, 05:06 PM
|
#15 |
|
Member (7 bit)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 122
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Linear Mode
