Re: [newbie] maximal mount count error
In reply to Seeun's words, written Sat, 15 Sep 2001 08:45:17 Thanks guys for the help, but I got another question on the topic. The kernel then told me to run e2fsck. How do I let it run e2fsck automatically during bootup when it detects maximal mount count? Better check again when you boot. When a message comes up like that, it often means that there's a problem that the automated fsck can't fix. I am not sure if there's a way to do what you want. Better get that e2fsck done soon! Paul -- Bow before me, for I am root. http://nlpagan.net - Registered Linux User 174403 Linux Mandrake 8.0 - Sylpheed 0.6.1 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
RE: [newbie] maximal mount count error
In this case it doesn't necessarily mean there is a consistency check required because a suspected disk problem. It imply means the maximal count without an FSCK has been reached, or the system has been set up to request an fsck every n months or whatever. You can change the frequency of the request or switch it off with the tune2fs, assuming it's an EXT2 partition. If it's reiser, I suspect the same command will help you out. For example, tune2fs -I 0 -c 25 /dev/dhc1 would disable the Time between checks function and set the maximal mount count to 25 for hdc1, only. Each disk can have its own definition. Tune2fs -l /dev/hdc1 will give you lots of lovely info about your file system including when it was last checked and when the next check will be asked for. It also tells you the mount count. Man tune2fs is your friend. Steve Flynn NOP Data Migration Ops Analyst * 01603 687386 -Original Message- From: Paul [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 4:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [newbie] maximal mount count error In reply to Seeun's words, written Sat, 15 Sep 2001 08:45:17 Thanks guys for the help, but I got another question on the topic. The kernel then told me to run e2fsck. How do I let it run e2fsck automatically during bootup when it detects maximal mount count? Better check again when you boot. When a message comes up like that, it often means that there's a problem that the automated fsck can't fix. I am not sure if there's a way to do what you want. Better get that e2fsck done soon! Paul -- Bow before me, for I am root. http://nlpagan.net - Registered Linux User 174403 Linux Mandrake 8.0 - Sylpheed 0.6.1 File: message.footer ** This email and any files sent with it are intended only for the named recipient. If you are not the named recipient please telephone/email the sender immediately. You should not disclose the content or take/retain/distribute any copies. ** Norwich Union Life Pensions Limited Registered Office 2 Rougier Street York YO90 1UU Registered in England Number 3253947 A member of the Norwich Union Marketing Group which is regulated by the Personal Investment Authority. Member of the Association of British Insurers. For further Enquires 01603 622200 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] maximal mount count error
set back and let it run. that is the check that iss run when you reach the max count. kinda like in windblows when scandisk runs at boot when you don't shutdown correctly On Saturday 15 September 2001 04:45, you wrote: Thanks guys for the help, but I got another question on the topic. The kernel then told me to run e2fsck. How do I let it run e2fsck automatically during bootup when it detects maximal mount count? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Content-Type: text/plain; name=message.footer Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] maximal mount count error
On Friday 14 September 2001 08:47, you wrote: When I boot up, I sometimes get a maximal mount count error, check forced. What does this mean? How do I avoid it? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp It's not really an error and you don't want to avoid it. It's a good thing. The system is setup to allow you to mount the partitions at boot a certain number of times. Once this number is reached, it checks your disk and then resets the counter. This just helps to keep any minor disk problems from cropping up. I'm sure as with all things Linux, there is a way that you could disable it. It may require simply adjusting a setting in a config file, or recompiling something or several somethings but it could be done, unlike in the take it or leave it world of Windoze. Gary Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] maximal mount count error
On Friday 14 September 2001 08:47, Seeun William Umboh wrote: When I boot up, I sometimes get a maximal mount count error, check forced. What does this mean? How do I avoid it? Here's what http://www.mandrakeuser.org has to say about the subject: maximal mount count reached - check forced This is not an error, it's a feature ;-). After a specified number of reboots GNU/Linux checks the filesystem for consistency even if the box has been shutdown properly. This can take some time, especially on large partitions. You can set the interval with tune2fs. I would always recomment these 2 sources of information: 1) The Mandrake reference manual. It's well written and chapter 13 on trouble shooting is invaluable for newbies! You should find it in HTML format on your hard drive: /usr/share/doc/mandrake/en/ref.html/index.html 2) http://www.mandrakeuser.org It is written for newbies and I've always found it to be very readable. . Narfi. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] maximal mount count error
On Friday 14 September 2001 15:47, Seeun William Umboh wrote: When I boot up, I sometimes get a maximal mount count error, check forced. What does this mean? How do I avoid it? You don't avoid it. It is a maintenance function, not an error. After a certain number of mounts (default 35), the filesystem receives a brief check. Be happy you are seeing this check instead of the other one that comes from an emergency shutdown (same check, but one triggered cause buffers were dirty when the system went down). Civileme Yes there is a way to set the number of mounts to allow, but I don't remember it off the top of my head. It is in the /etc/ directory. Now back to work for me. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
