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.