Floppy drive failure

[Ray Thurow]

During bootup, message:
"Floppy drive failure (40)"

Replacing the drive doesn't help.

[Mike M]

Could be a failure of the drive controller on the motherboard. Check though
that it isn't simply a cable problem and that you have it the right way round
and firmly seated at both ends.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP



Ray Thurow > wrote:

> During bootup, message:
> "Floppy drive failure (40)"
>
> Replacing the drive doesn't help.

[Rick T]

Ray Thurow wrote:

> During bootup, message:
> "Floppy drive failure (40)"
>
> Replacing the drive doesn't help.


Check your BIOS settings:

should be 3.5" on A: and *not* "Type 3"


Then check your cable

- seated properly
- connected at the A: part to the FD
- red stripe matches Pin 1 at both ends
- give a shot with another cable


Rick