Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual page 105

Module 12
FIGURE 12-1 System Utilities
12.1 Troubleshooting a Bad Flash Block Error
SoundAdvisor Model 831C
System Utilities
T
he System Utilities can repair or recover any file system problems. These
functions are similar to what you might use to troubleshoot a hard drive.
To access these features on the 831C, go to Tools
2.
Format the data storage of the
area indicated for repair: USB or
Internal.
1.
Checking the file system can
help you detect and repair
problems.
Format and Restore Defaults
This function formats the internal data storage in the 831C memory. The
meter is then restored to factory settings. Only Meter Preferences and System
Properties are preserved.
All data saved on the meter will be lost. This includes calibrations and calibra-
CAUTION
tion history. For AudCal users, using Format and Restore also clears the AudCal
database.
If a measurement is running, stopped, or paused,
TAKE NOTE
The Flash memory device used by the 831C contains a controller that
performs dynamic bad block mapping. In the event that a flash block fails
after it's written, you may see a bad flash block error message.
If this occurs, download and save your data from the 831C to a USB drive or
PC, and then select Check File System for either the internal or USB storage
as shown in Figure 12-1. This feature forces the controller to re-map all bad
blocks.
Data in a bad flash block is usually unrecoverable. Check these files for errors
TAKE NOTE
if you receive this error message.
Troubleshooting a Bad Flash Block Error

System Utilities.
a Reset is required.
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