Re: Fatal Error 0911

[spector@vax2.concordia.ca (Mitchell Spector)]

In article <1992Dec31.203334.1794@scott.skidmore.edu>, mcobb@scott.skidmore.edu (mary cobb) writes...
>I get this sucker all the time.  The only solution is to power off, give
>the CPU a good *WHAP*, and turn it back on.  Never fails, Prosel pops up.
>Now, I don't like doing this, because I'm running a rusty old InnerDrive 40
>(remember those from Applied Ingenuity?) which is the only storage device
>that is operational on my GS (5.25" Apple and 3.5" HD AE are both shot! =( ) 
>so I don't want to take the chance of like making the HD R/W head fall off
>or something.  Is there anyway to get rid of this rather annoying Error?
> 
>Eric

        I believe an error '0911' means system cannot sync (?) because of an
over-heat (common with the ROM 01 cpu). Your powersupply is heating things
up to much, and you probably have to many cards installed blocking airflow.

        Solution? Buy yourself a cooling fan! :) Two common ones are the
Kensington System Saver and the AE Conserver (orginally from MDIdeas). I think
both products have been recently discontinued, but you can still order back
stock from a few companies. Not only do theses fans keep your GS's inwards
completely cool, but also offer front mounted switches that control monitor,
cpu power, printer, and other devices, and surge-supression as well. Not to
mention blend in with your IIgs's color and design! I'd recommend a Kensington
fan from other users' reports of the AE/MDIdeas Conserver.

	I ordered a System Saver IIgs for $39.99, from Accessories Warehouse in
New York. The price may have dropped since, as I've seen it advertised for
less. In fact, Joe Kohn reported in his Grapevine column about some person
selling Kensington's clearance on System Savers for a mere $15 US + $5 shipping!
(Unfortunately I heard they all sold out in less than 2-3 days of the article's
printing...).

Try the following for a the System Saver:

Accessories Warehouse, 1-800-477-5530 ($39.99, last checked) 
Quality Computers, 1-800-443-6697 ($29.99)
Roger Coats, 1-800-438-2883 (? not sure if they still carry it)

Btw, if your interested, I have a brand-new (in box) System Saver. I was 
thinking of keeping it for a back-up, but I may sell it....

Mitch