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IBM PC300XL/IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Second diskette drive not seen in 6588/6888 setup
Applicable to: World-Wide
Symptom:
IBM PC 300XL Series 6588 and Intellistation M Pro 6888 systems will not automatically detect the presence of a second diskette drive in the systems Setup Utility.
Problem isolation aids:
Access the Setup Utility by pressing F1 during the memory count. Select "Devices and I/O Ports." The "Diskette Drive B:" entry will show "Disabled" following the installation of a second diskette drive.
Fix:
This is not a defect, but rather a design characteristic of the 6588/6888 Flash BIOS.
To enable a second diskette drive, access the systems Setup Utility. Select Devices and I/O Ports. Use the left/right arrow keys to manually configure the type of diskette drive installed.
For additional information, refer to the system User's Guide.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSVP IBMPC PSVPDOC
PSY2DOC 62255F_1 PSY2MCD PSVPMCD
D/T6888 UNCLASSIFIED
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Hint Category |
Diskette Drives, Retain | |
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Date Created |
27-05-97 | |
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Last Updated |
29-10-98 | |
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Revision Date |
29-10-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM IntelliStation, IBM PC | |
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Product Family |
M Pro, PC 300XL | |
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Machine Type |
6888, 6588 | |
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Model |
ALL | |
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TypeModel |
6588-ALL | |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H137871 | |
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