January 26, 1993               CheckIt PRO:                    Release 1.03
                                 SysInfo  
                          

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     NOTE:   CheckIt PRO: SysInfo is a system information tool -- it is
             not a direct replacement for CheckIt 3.0, as it does not in-
             clude tests.  Read below for complete information.


     If you are upgrading from CheckIt 3.0, KEEP CHECKIT 3.0 ON YOUR
     HARD DISK.  CheckIt PRO: SysInfo contains expanded system information,
     IRQ checking capabilities, Windows information, DOS system file editing,
     and CMOS edit, save, and restore information but does not have any of
     the diagnostic tests.  You will need to keep CheckIt 3.0 until 
     TouchStone ships CheckIt PRO: Tests and Tools (Volume 2).


Watch for our new CheckIt PRO: Tests and Tools (Volume 2) which will work
in conjunction with CheckIt PRO: Sysinfo, due first quarter 1993.  It will
have the tests and tools that will, in combination with CheckIt PRO: SysInfo
(Volume 1) provide all the functionality of CheckIt 3.0 plus a multitude of
enhancements:

              *   Improved memory tests
              *   Improved video tests
              *   Hard disk low level formatter (MFM, RLL, ESDI, IDE, SCSI)
              *   New virus checking software (checks for mutation engine
                  viruses)
              *   Added tests for laser printers
              *   New batch and burn-in features
              *   New hard disk utilities -- extensive integrity tests
              *   Hard disk recovery file storage (FAT)
              *   Quick test feature

       All this for $19.95 because you own CheckIt PRO:  SysInfo !
     
     
                        
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                              New in this Version     
                        
                        
        
                             Interrupt Information

      Included in the interrupt information in this release is a list
      of the default or suggested IRQs for devices on an IBM machine.
      The IRQs for your machine will be listed under the middle column
      labeled accordingly.  The default list might even contain devices 
      your machine doesn't have, but could have.  The default 
      settings are listed for suggestive reasons, and are ideal when 
      you add new components to your PC.


                             Video Card Information


      Use the 'GetInfo' button to obtain advanced information about your
      video card(s).  This will determine and display Super-VGA (SVGA)
      chipset and BIOS information if applicable.


                             Hard Drive Information

      
      To obtain advanced information about your hard drive(s), select the
      'GetInfo' button.   A list box will provide all of the available
      drivers, with an asterisk marking the suggested driver to be used.  
      If your system contains a non-standard drive, select the appropriate 
      driver from the list.


      The drivers and a short description follows:
 

          GBIOS.DRV    This option is the most generic setting,
                       and is least apt to cause any problems.  It does
                       however, supply no REAL drive geometry information.
                       

       WD100XAT.DRV    Generic IDE/ESDI driver (works w/ most WD100x 
                       and compatible controllers). This is the best
                       choice for most IDE and ESDI drives.

        ACB2322.DRV    Use this option for the Adaptec auto configuration 
                       hard drive models.
                       
        ACB2070.DRV    This option can be used for the Adaptec 2070A hard
                       drive controllers.

       W27X1002.DRV    Use this option for Western Digital WD WX2 (XTs only) 
                       controllers.

        WD1002A.DRV    Western Digital 1009 ESDI Controllers can be found 
                       with this driver option. 


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                                  DISK NAMES         
                        

             
             CheckIt PRO refers to the physical drives installed in your
             PC as "Drive 0" and "Drive 1" etc.  Since you may not be
             familiar with these names, CheckIt PRO tries to determine 
             the DOS names for these drives as well (i.e. A:, B:,).
             The line below shows an example of how both a floppy and 
             a hard disk would be represented on a typical system:

                 Floppy Drive 0  (A:)       Hard Drive 0 (C:-D:)

             On rare occasions, CheckIt PRO may mis-identify the DOS
             names for the drive.  Since CheckIt PRO does not use DOS
             drive names, all functions will still work properly on
             the drive number being used.



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              Compatibility with Data Compression Utilities     
         
             
        CheckIt PRO: SysInfo currently handles hard drives with "on-
        the fly" data compression utilities with unpredictable re-
        sults.  Therefore, if you use a product like Stacker, or Super
        Store, you may find that the drive size and available infor-
        mation report varied results.

                   
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                         CheckIt PRO Under Windows       
                   

        It is not recommended that you use CheckIt PRO under Microsoft
        Windows.  Windows takes over operating system, including
        memory mapping, IRQ assignments, and hard disk information.
        For best results, exit completely from Windows before starting
        your copy of CheckIt PRO.


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                         CHANGES TO THE USER GUIDE        
                   

                                 
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        Additional information has been included in the hard drive
        screen.  There is now information about the hard disk
        partitions.  Also, a field is provided to inform you of whether
        the controller is translating disk information (from BIOS
        geometry to real geometry).
        
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        Figure 6-5 has switches 3 and 4 used for the display when 5 and
        6 are correct.  The figure should be replaced with the one
        following:
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      FloppyĿ   DisplayĿ  CoprocessorĿ  
      Ŀ   Ŀ  Ŀ   
        on      on     on    
      178ٳ   56ٳ  2   
       None Installed       Monochrome       not installed    
                         Ŀ  Ŀ   
      Ŀ     on     on    
        on    56ٳ  2   
      178ٳ      40x25 Color        installed      
        One Installed    Ŀ     Switch 2        
                           on     
      Ŀ   56ٳ                       
        on       80x25 Color                         
      178ٳ   Ŀ  MemoryĿ  
        Two Installed      on                      
                         56ٳ   See manual for    
       Switches 1,7,8      EGA and up          settings.      
                                              
                            Switches 5,6       Switches 3,4     
                               
                                                                    
    
 
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        There is a "Get Info" button on the screen in Figure 7-2 which
        will display details about the selected drive.  This is the same
        information as presented when the drive is selected from the
        background screen.

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                      CheckIt PRO Command Line Options     
                   


      Normally, CheckIt PRO: Sysinfo is run with no options as in:
    
                               C> CKINFO

      However, if you should experience difficulties such as "hanging"
      during loading or use, try using the command line options listed
      below.  After trying these options, if you still have trouble, 
      call our technical support staff.

   
    OPTION    DON'T CHECK FOR:            OPTION   DON'T CHECK FOR:
    ------    --------------------        ------   --------------------
    /NOBUS    Microchannel                /NONPU    Coprocessor
    /NOFD     Floppy Drives               /NOHD     Hard Drives
    /NOCOM    Serial Ports                /NOLPT    Parallel Ports
    /BIOSCOM  Use BIOS to ID COM ports    /BIOSLPT  Use BIOS to ID LPT ports
    /NOSOUND  Sound Cards                 /NOEMS    EMS driver
     
    These options should only be used if CheckIt PRO is having trouble
    identifying your machine.  This is extremely rare.
   

   The following options control CheckIt PRO's use of color and graphics:
    
       /MONO  For monochrome monitors     /LCD  For LCD displays
       /CGA   For CGA adapters            /EGA  For EGA and VGA adapters
       /NS    Don't display splash 
              screen when loading

    
 
          NOTE:  You can print this file by typing:  PRINT README.TXT


              Thank you for purchasing CheckIt PRO: SysInfo!
