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┌───────────────────────────┐
│ System Analyser │
│ (C)1992-2000 Hans Niekus │
│ All rights reserved │
└───────────────────────────┘
General information
Preface ───────────────────
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System Analyser 'SA', is a program that tries to get as much (hardware)
information from the computer as possible. It's more elaborate and more
precise than most other info programs available. You will be able to find
things about your PC that other programs can only partly reveal, or do not
reveal at all! All items are not simply put in columns but what goes together,
is grouped together. You can find out what's in your PC, and how it
functions. It's a valuable help during installation of new hard- and software,
tracing problems, and optimising your computer.
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* This is the Shareware version. Not all the tests are included. *
* *
* AFTER A 14 DAY TRAIL PERIOD YOU HAVE TO REGISTER IT. *
******************************************************************************
General
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The program has been designed for DOS.
It will function with Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98/ME and Windows NT/2000.
With Windows 3.1x, 95, 98 and ME you will get partially reduced and less
accurate results.
In Windows NT/2000 the results are more reduced as with the other
Window versions.
To get in the real DOS with Windows 95/98 you got two possibilities:
1) Shut down, then start MS-DOS.
2) At 'Starting Windows 95/98': press the F8 key,
Then 'Command prompt only'.
Or shift F5
With Windows ME use the startup floppy. Execute 'SET COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM'
Now you can remove the startup floppy.
Without the SA...REG file the program will not run, so be prudent with it!!
In Windows you can save with long file names.
You do not have to start SA from the location it resides.
If you get the message 'Memory low' in the start screen, the processor
cache is not measured.
Use
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The program has one main screen, 7 extra screens and 3 help screens.
All screens can be scrolled, if the information does not fit one.
You can use:
Home / End / Page up / Page down / up arrow / down arrow.
Q = Quit = Program end. ESC key does the same thing.
P = Print = Prints the selected screen.
Control-P will print on LPT2:
S = Save = Saves all screens + additional information.
H = Help = One of 3 help screens. At start the 1st is shown,
thereafter the last chosen number.
The number can also be typed in directly.
1 = 1 gen. = Help screen 1 (General data)
2 = 2 info = Help screen 2 (Clarification of all lines + explanation)
3 = 3 test1 = Help screen 3 (Example 1 of a 'Registered' version)
4 = 4 test2 = Help screen 4 (Example 2 of a 'Registered' version)
B = Base = Back to the main screen. SPACE-bar and ESC does the same.
n = PnP = PCI + PCMCIA + PnP + ESCD ! PnP and PCI partly
D = DMI = DMI
x = Next-> = next choice bar.
I = IRQ = IRQ + DMA screen. ! Only in the 'Registered' version !
C = CMOS = CMOS memory.
M = MCB = Memory Control Block's.
v = Dev = Device drivers.
E = Env = Environment.
Option switches:
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In order to switch off a few tests, there are several options.
e.g.: SA52S/K disables the modem test.
B = No colours
By some monochrome LCD screens this is necessary.
Z = No mouse reset
D = No harddisk performance.
L = No ASPI test
G = No Keyboard Copyright string test
X = No extra Lpt/Com port search
Will not look for ports, not supported by the BIOS and/or not found
during startup of the computer.
This applies for both LPT and COM ports.
K = No modem test
O = No sound test
M = No memory test
@ = No Y2K test
J = No PCI test
F = No PnP test
A = No DMI test
0 = No @ADFGJKLMOXZ
File list
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SA52S.COM Program ORDER.FRM Registration form
SA52S.XXX Program NIEUW.SA New in this program
SA52S.REG Registration fills READ.ME Brief description of SA
SA52S.DOC Help 1 FILE_ID.DIZ Very brief disciption of SA
SA52S.DO0 Help 2 SA.URL Homepage address
SA52S.DO1 Help 3 (example 1) SA52S.PIF
SA52S.DO2 Help 4 (example 2)
Exclusions
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In spite of the extensive tests it is possible that the program will not give
you the correct data. This is due to a daily flow of new developments, and
because it is not possible to test all combinations.
I can not be held liable for decisions, and their outcome, taken on data,
obtained by this program. This program is provided on an "as is" basis without
warranty. The entire risk as to quality and performance of these programs is
with you. Should the program prove defective, you assume the entire cost of
all necessary repair, servicing, or correction. In no event will I be liable
to you for any damages, including any consequential damages arising out of
the use or inability to use these programs, even if I have been advised of
the possibility of such damages. You acknowledge that you have read this
statement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
The contents of this program and it's price can change without prior notice
at any moment.
final words.
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The program and the documentation files, or part thereof, my not be
changed. Feel free to copy me!
I'd like to thank everybody that helped me to improve this program.
Especially RADE BELIC for the many tests (for every solution he was always
able to find a problem again), hints and remarks, and the supply of several
data and test objects.
My address is:
J.P.C. Niekus email : jniekus@cs.com
Maldenhof 163 homepage : ourworld.cs.com/jniekus
1106 EE Amsterdam home.hccnet.nl/h.niekus
Netherlands Telephone : +31-(0)20-6962496
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