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Appendix
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ControlFLASH Software Error Codes
Introduction
This appendix describes common error messages you may see when running the 
ControlFLASH software.
Error Message
Description
Log Viewer Error The event log viewer 
(Notepad.exe) could not be found
Verify that the Notepad application is installed on your system.
Catalog Registry Error
The catalog registry database could not be read. Check with your technical 
support representative to verify that the correct database is loaded.
Load Driver Error
The ControlFLASH software could not find an essential support file for the 
selected catalog number. Check with your technical support representative 
to verify that the correct drivers is loaded.
Invalid Catalog Number
The catalog number of the target device you selected does not match the 
catalog number selected in the Catalog Number dialog box.
You selected an incorrect target device or catalog number. Select a device 
that matches the catalog number or a different catalog number
Catalog Directory Error
The catalog directory database could not be read. Check with a technical 
support representative to verify that the correct catalog database has been 
loaded.
Invalid Revision
The upgrade revision selected is not compatible with the selected target 
device. The selected firmware revision is either:
• older than the firmware currently on the target device.
• incompatible with the revision level of the target device.
ATTENTION: Do not continue with the upgrade until you have verified that 
the upgrade is compatible with the selected device. Unpredictable system 
operation could result.
Instance Validation Error
The target device did not report enough information to be properly 
identified. Check with a technical support representative for help in 
resolving this problem.
Script File Error
The script file associated with the selected upgrade is corrupt. Check with a 
technical support representative to obtain a new script file.
Data File Error
The data file used in programming could not be read. Check with a technical 
support representative to obtain a new data file.
Out of Memory Error
Your system is low on or out of RAM memory. The ControlFLASH software 
could not allocate enough memory for data.
Free up RAM space by:
• Shutting down other applications currently running.
• Increasing the size of your virtual memory.
• Purchasing additional RAM, if necessary.