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- BURNIN ERROR MESSAGES
- =====================
-
- INTRODUCTION
- ============
-
- If there's something wrong with your system, you'll find
- error numbers listed in your BURNIN.LOG file, which you can
- read from the Utilities menu. Not all errors mean that
- something is wrong with your hardware, but here's a list of
- the most common messages you're likely to see.
-
- Not all errors allow BurnIn to continue to run. Some errors
- are fatal, and don't allow writing to the BURNIN.LOG file.
- These are DOS errors, and are beyond the scope of this
- summary, aside from the few descrived at the end of this
- file. If the program dies, leaving you with a cryptic DOS
- error number, consult your DOS manual for more information
- about the reason for the error, or consult your dealer.
-
- A USER ERROR
- ============
-
- If you see this on your screen:
-
- Insert disk for drive ?:
- Press any key to continue
-
- it means that you've specified a LOGICAL drive in your file
- list. You can't do that with BurnIn. What's a LOGICAL drive?
- It's either drive B: on PCs with one floppy drive, or a
- drive created with DRIVER.SYS in DOS version 3.x. Since DOS
- always asks for a disk, each time the drive is called,
- BurnIn can't cope with these drive designations. Simply
- click on that drive under the Drive menu to disable it.
-
- Here are the other errors, by number:
-
- ERROR 5
-
- This indicates an internal error within BurnIn. If you see
- this error, contact the author as soon as possible so he can
- correct the problem.
-
- ERROR 7
-
- Out of memory. There is not enough memory available for
- BurnIn to perform its routines. Try removing any memory-
- resident (TSR) programs you have installed.
-
- ERROR 25
-
- This error may occur if your printer is turned off or if it
- is OFF LINE. Correct by putting the printer on line, or by
- turning off the printer test option.
-
- ERROR 53
-
- The file BurnIn needs cannot be found. See ERROR 64 for more
- information.
-
- ERROR 57
-
- This error indicates that the device being written to had an
- input/output (I/O) error. The program cannot recover from
- this error, which will appear on your screen, rather than in
- the BURNIN.LOG file.
-
- ERROR 61
-
- This error means that the disk you're using is full, or
- doesn't have enough space to allow BurnIn to write data
- files to it. If this occurs while working with a hard disk,
- you may have more than the 127 files allowed on the hard
- disk's root directory. Remove some files, then try again.
-
- ERROR 64
-
- This error means that a file which BurnIn was trying to load
- could not be found. Check your program to make sure you have
- set the correct Path for BurnIn's data files. You can also
- use the DOS SET command before running BurnIn to set this
- information.
-
- ERROR 67
-
- Too many files in the directory being written to. Reduce the
- number of files, or change directories on the drive in
- question.
-
- ERROR 68
-
- This indicates that the device being tested either is off
- line or does not exist. Correct and retry.
-
- ERROR 70
-
- The disk being written to is write-protected. Remove the
- write-protect tab, or move the write-protect button, then
- try again.
-
- ERROR 71
-
- The floppy disk drive indicated has its door open or there
- is no diskette in the drive. Correct before repeating the
- test.
-
- ERROR 72
-
- The program has found a flaw on the disk being written to.
- If it's a floppy disk, insert a fresh, formatted disk in the
- drive. If it's a hard disk, you may have a bad spot on the
- disk. Back up your data, then do a fresh low-level format on
- the disk. WARNING: DO NOT FORMAT YOUR DISK WITHOUT A
- COMPLETE BACKUP. ALL DATA WILL BE DESTROYED!
-
- ERROR 76
-
- BurnIn can't find the file it needs, due to incorrect path
- information. If you've used the SET command to establish a
- path for BurnIn data files, check your typing.
-
-
- DOS ERRORS
- ==========
- While I can't give you information on all DOS errors, here
- are a few you may see if your computer is sick. NOTE: Exact
- wording of these messages may vary between DOS versions.
-
- PARITY ERROR
-
- This error means that there is a problem with your PC's
- memory. You must correct this error before proceeding. See
- your dealer.
-
- SEEK ERROR DRIVE ?:
-
- This is an error that indicates that your hard disk is
- seriously ill. See your dealer or use a hard disk diagnosis
- program.
-
- DRIVE ?: NOT READY
-
- You don't want to see this error. It means that your PC
- simply doesn't recognize your hard disk at all. Contact your
- dealer or a certified technician.