Logicube Omniclone Xi user manual Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Also check and make sure that the first partition selected for cloning on the Master drive consists of a bootable operating system. It is possible to select a data-only partition to be cloned. However, if it becomes the first partition on the Target, a PC will not consider that drive to be a valid boot drive.

Finally, scan and check the Master drive for possible problems using a hard drive utility such as Window’s Scandisk or Chkdsk. Some problems may not show up with casual booting of the Master, but things such as cross-linked clusters can cause serious cloning errors.

Q: All but the first partition is missing from the Target drive. How did that happen?

A: This is usually the result of having the wrong CHS translation mode for the Target drive being

used. See Chapter 4: Cloning for information on selecting a CHS mode.

Q: Why do I have un-partitioned free space at the end of my Target drive?

A: This typically occurs when the Master drive has FAT16 partitions only and the Target is much larger than the Master. FAT16 partitions cannot scale up to more than 2.1GB each. FAT32 and NTFS partitions do not suffer from this limitation and will always be scaled up to fill the target drive.

This can also happen if Mirror Clone™ is used to clone from a small drive to a larger Target drive.

Q: I receive the error: "Drive error– either the speed setting is too high, or a bad sector was encountered". What is causing this?

A: This error is typically the result of using slower (older) drives, or using drives that have weak or bad sectors. Defragmenting the master drive or adjusting the Speed setting to a slower mode can sometimes resolve this error.

Q: Why do I receive a ''Not Enough Memory'' error when running Scandisk or Defragment on cloned Windows 9.x systems?

A: This issue only applies to FAT32 partitions. The error occurs because both Scandisk and Defragment cannot handle the increased number of clusters that exist when Targets larger than 8 GB have been cloned from Master drives smaller than 8 GB.

To prevent the problem from occurring, change the Logicube Omniclone Xi™ default Clever Clone™ mode to Selective Partitions™. Then select the Defragment copy method for the partition(s) you wish to clone. This will resize the clusters and reduce their number.

Q: Why does my cloned Windows 2000 or Windows XP partition boot to a blue screen?

A: The CHS mode for cloning needs to be set to LBA-1 or LARGE-1. If one of these was used, then set the CHS mode to LBA-2 or LARGE-2. You may also need to set the Speed option to a lower setting.

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Contents Logicube, Inc Chatsworth, CA Phone 818 700 Fax 818 700 Version Date 2/20/06Logicube Disclaimer Limitation of Liability and Warranty InformationWarranty Table of Contents Omnidiagnostics Logicube Omniclone Xi Software Update Loading Software Through the Parallel PortPage Introduction to the Logicube Omniclone IntroductionFeatures IntroductionUsing this guide System descriptionIntroduction Logicube Omniclone Introduction Getting Started Fast Start Applying power to the Logicube OmnicloneConnecting Parallel IDE, EIDE, Udma Drives Connecting Serial ATA Sata Drives Connecting other types of drivesTouch Screen Power and Reset buttonsUser interface Calibrating the Touch ScreenIndicator Lights ButtonsInstalling and Removing the Light Bar Buttons and InterfaceMain Menu Screen Cloning Modes and SettingsTime/Date Settings About ScreenCloning DrivesClever Clone Step-by-Step Clever Clone ModeSelective Partitions Mode Optional Selective Partitions Step-by-Step CleverCopy Mirror Clone Mode Mirror Clone Step-by-StepMaster Manager Mode Optional Master Manager Step-by-StepDell Optiplex Computers and Master Manager Verify Optional Preference SettingsVerify Settings Speed Geometry CHS Translation ModesIntroduction On Error OptionalGeneral Preferences On Error Step-by-Step Set OptionLast Drive Step-by-Step Set Option Step-by-StepLast Drive Removing a Password Database/Barcode Option PasswordSetting a Password Step-by-Step DatabaseScan Target Mode OmniDiagnosticsOmniDiagnostics Features Scan Target Mode Step-by-Step Repair Target ModeRepair Target Mode Step-by-Step WipeClean Target ModeWipeClean Settings Wipeclean Target Step-by-StepOmnidiagnostics Compact Flash CF Files System ContentsDatabase/Barcode Option Breakdown of Config.txt Database.csv Database Step-by-Step Database Settings Menu Creating a New Config List, Step-by-Step Barcode Scanner Settings Barcode ScannerDATABASE/BARCODE Option Using the USB Port Minimum requirementsHow to use under Windows for Master Drive Management Removing USB devicesUsing the USB Port Compact Flash CF Card Connecting the CF Drive to Windows via USB Connecting Through the Software Setup MenuCompact Flash CF Card User Replaceable Hardware Drive CablesDrive Stations Removal and Installation of a Drive StationProper Handling of Drive Cables Power Supply Removal and Installation of the Power SupplySoftware Loading Instructions Logicube Omniclone Xi Software Updating ProceduresLoading Software Using the Compact Flash Software Loading Instructions Host PC preparationLogicube Omniclone Xi Software Update Frequently Asked Questions and Answers FAQ’sFrequently Asked Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Guide Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Cloning, Hard Drive ReferenceGlossary ClusterReference DefragmentMaster Drive, Logicube Omniclone Geometry, Hard DriveLarge Partition Master/Single Drive, IDEParallel Port Slave Drive, IDE RAM DiskSector Wiping, Data Target Drive, Logicube OmnicloneTranslation Mode, CHS Index FdiskIndex Reference Index