1571/C128D GCR/MFM SOFT ERROR TEST
VERSION 1.2.1
This option allows Special Parameters to be selected to create a
Custom Soft Error Test. The Parameter Options are as follows ....
1. NEW TEST OR CONTINUATION
When (N)ew is selected, the Error Log is cleared at the start of
the test. When (C)ontinuous is selected, the existing Error Log
is used as the starting condition and the test will continue from
this point.
* If the Test Diskette has not previously been used in the
Soft Error Test, the (N)ew Option must be selected.
2. SPECIFY PASS TYPE
The test may be set to (R)ead Only, (W)rite Only or Read With a
Rewrite of Data per the selected Read to Write Pass Ratio.
* This Ratio Represents The Number Of Read Passes Per Each
Write Pass. Maximum Read To Write Ration = 127
3. ENTER NUMBER OF PASSES DESIRED
This represents the Number of Passes the Soft Error Test will run.
* If the Test is to Conclude Itself, a Maximum of 500 Passes may
be entered. If (0) is Entered, the Test Will Run Forever.
4. WANT FORMATTING (Y/N)
If (Y)es is selected, the diskette will be formatted by the test.
If (N)o is selected, the test will start without formatting.
* If the (N)ew Option was Previously Selected, (Y)es Must be
Selected here.
5. TRACK SEQUENCE TO BE
This Option allows selection of the Track Testing Sequence.
* If (A)lternating is Selected, the Track Testing Sequence will
Alternate between Sequential and Random after each pass.
* If (S)equential is Selected, the Tracks are Tested in Sequential
Order. (GCR - Tracks 1 thru 70
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MFM - Tracks 1-79)
* If (R)andom is Selected, the Tracks are Tested in a Random
Fashion, Allowing Complete Exercise of the Stepper Motor.
6. RESET OR BLINK AT TEST END
This option allows the Drive LED Status to be set at Test End and
starts execution of the Soft Error Test utilizing selected options
* If (R)eset is Selected, the Drive Will be Reset at Test End
* After Reset, all Disk Activity, including the Flashing
Activity LED will cease.
* If (B)link is Selected, the Drive LED will Blink in a
Series of (1) Flash Codes at Test End
* If (B)link is Selected, the Drive Must be Manually Reset
before Test Results can be Read.
* 1571 - Turn Drive Power OFF And ON
* C128D - Press Drive Reset Switch
MODIFIED SOFT ERROR TEST OPTION MENU - CREATE CUSTOM ERROR TESTS
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