Ubuntu
module-init-tools package

  1. Intrepid (8.10)
  2. Bug #255651
  3. Comment #25

Comment 25 for bug 255651

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Martin G Miller (mgmiller) wrote : Re: floppy disk drive not detected (module not loaded) in Intrepid Alpha 4 kernel 2.6.27-2

Damiano says:
"I also confirm this bug, adding that on my floppy drive I have the activity led always on."

This is usually an indication that the data cable on the floppy drive is installed backwards. Try unplugging the data cable and turning it around the other way. Unlike IDE drives, it is easy to plug this in backwards. There may be a small label on the drive telling you which end has "pin 1". This is the side of the connector that has the black stripe on the wire.

Make sure the computer is turned off and you are grounded before working inside the case.