Product Features
MicroScope on a stick is compatible with USB 2.0 ports and BIOS's
that recognize USB as a hard drive.
Operating System Independent - Micro-Scope runs on any
platform regardless of OS, and uses FreeDOS for the highest degree
of accuracy. Micro-Scope directly accesses the hardware and entirely
bypasses the DOS and Windows translations, eliminating inaccuracies
common to all O/S dependent diagnostics.
System Information - Directly queries the hardware to
identify the exact device such as CPU, NPU, BIOS name and version,
fixed disk including manufacturer name and model number, video and
ports. System information is extremely detailed and spans 3 full
screens of vital data incorporated from DMI, Plug & Play, and PCI
resources.
Low Level Format - Performs or initiates a low-level format
on all drive types (MFM, RLL, ESDI, SCSI, SATA, and all IDE drives)
even if the BIOS LBA functions are enabled. This includes
factory-type initialization of all IDE & EIDE drives as well as
access to true factory-style format routines.
Hard Disk Testing - Performs Read, Write, and Butterfly Seek
tests on any fixed disk. Also displays and edits physical
parameters, partition parameters, and CMOS parameters on any drive.
This is not a database and does not have to be updated. Can
distinguish the drive controller from the drive mechanism
(impossible in DOS) and find any physical or electronic defect on
the drive or controller. Allows for relocating Track 0 on supported
IDE drives. Safe Write Test allows user to perform a write test
without destroying any data on the drive.
DMI System Information - Pooled from the DMI (Desktop
Management Information) area of the BIOS, it shows extended system
information such as supported bus types, maximum speed and voltage
settings for the CPU, as well as cache size and type. Also supports
DMI 2.0 specification.
Multi-Processor Support & Testing - Identifies and tests up
to 4 Processors in a system with the latest Intel and AMD
processors.
Accurately Identifies Conflicts - Specific device-type
routines identify device type, IRQ usage, and DMA usage even if two
or more devices use the same resources. Also checks for PCI and Plug
& Play devices. This is absolutely essential for upgrading and
adding hardware.
Health Status - This feature displays up to 3 temperatures, 3
fan speeds, and 8 voltage readings. This feature is BIOS dependent.
If your system’s BIOS does not include Health Status, this feature
will not produce any results.
IDE and SCSI Identification - Shows IDE model, serial number,
and firmware version, and SCSI manufacturer name, product name, and
SCSI bus width support.
Plug and Play Identification - Provides actual locations on
all installed and active Plug and Play devices.
PCI Identification - Detects all PCI devices on the bus and provides
basic parameters for each listed device including device number, ID,
type, subtype, and device attributes.
USB Identification & Testing - Identifies the USB host
controller and tests the host controller’s functionality on the
system board, for USB 1.1 and 2.0.
Batch Tests/Report Features - Allows continuous or pass-bound
running of any or all tests and automatically generates a full
diagnostic report which can be saved to a diskette, output to a
printer or displayed on screen. An on screen and audio alert
notifies you when tests are finished. Batch test can be loaded
separately at boot, allowing the diskette to be removed to test
multiple systems simultaneously.
Save/Restore CMOS - Create a safe backup of the CMOS contents
and restore the CMOS as needed.
Save/Restore MBR - Save a copy of the Master Boot Record to a
backup file, and restore it as needed to the same drive or another
drive.
System Board Tests - Accurate testing of the CPU, NPU, 16 IRQ
channels, 8 DMA channels, Real Time Clock, Keyboard controller,
Clock Timer Chip, PS/2 Mouse controller, and speaker.
Base Memory Testing - Prior to loading the entire diagnostic,
test for errors in the first 640K which would prevent other
diagnostic programs and operating systems from loading.
Bootable Disk Utility - Software comes on bootable CD-ROM.
Make bootable diagnostic floppy disks from the CD.
Video Testing - Accurately tests video adapter to the extent
of the capabilities of the card, regardless of monitor limitations,
and all video memory without size limitations. Tests video RAMDAC
(if supported by the video card), screen focus testing, and extended
VESA testing on newer video cards.
SCSI Testing - SCSI Testing includes Read, Write, and Seek
capabilities of SCSI drives.
Accurate Boot Record and Partition Recovery - Quickly
restores master boot records in DOS machines that have been
corrupted or damaged by viruses. Floppy and fixed disk editors
display in hex and ASCII and allow technicians to edit the boot
sector and volume boot on any hard drive in both FAT 16 and FAT 32
environments. Even works with ‘hidden’ partitions.
Cache Memory Testing - Internal and external cache memory,
including sub-systems, are tested to identify the exact failure.
Micro-Scope will also determine if the cache controller is active.
Floppy Disk Testing - Accurately tests any portion of a
floppy drive including Read, Write, Format, Safe Write, and
Butterfly Seek Tests. Tests all media formats up to 2.88MB and
includes a user-defined option for higher media formats.
Peripheral Testing - Complete and accurate testing of the
mouse, joystick, keyboard, printer port, and sleep button.
Serial and Parallel Port Testing - Far surpasses the
capabilities of DOS or Windows-based diagnostics to provide the most
extensive and accurate testing available for all ports regardless of
IRQ or I/O port assignment. Detects the interrupt a serial or
parallel device is actually using regardless of how it is believed
to be configured. All lines are tested on the external tests with
the included loopback connectors. Instantly identifies UART
capabilities. Also tests FIFO capabilities, if present, of any
serial port.
Modem Testing - Tests modems in connected or non-connected
mode, including major AT modem commands. Retrieves modem’s
information and type directly from the modem’s chipset.
CD ROM Testing - Performs Read and Seek tests of CD-ROM,
CD-ROMs in DVD drives, and CD-R drives. SoundBlaster-compatible and
Adlib tests include full synthesizer tests with frequency as well as
volume and gain control testing for left, right, and stereo
channels. ATAPI CD-ROM information includes CD-ROM speed, buffer
size, and read/write capabilities. Also includes standard AC’97
multimedia testing.
LAN Card Testing - Micro-Scope internally tests LAN cards
with chipsets from Intel, 3Com, RealTek, National, and SMC. When
multiple NIC cards are detected, the user can select any card. Also
provides chipset support, increasing the number of cards supported.
IDE Drive Testing - Tests Read and Seek functions of
removable drives including LS-120, Iomega ZIP, and IDE CD-ROM
drives. IDE CD-ROM drives can even be tested without drivers.
Real-time Benchmarks - The benchmarks in Micro-Scope are
based on the Real Time Clock (RTC), and not on making a comparison
to another system like other utilities on the market. Because of our
direct hardware access we are not subject to significant I/O delay
introduced by the BIOS.
Secure Wipe - Completely erases all drive contents for
security of classified or sensitive data. Three security levels
available that meet or exceed all government and commercial
requirements for drive sterilization.
User Support Forum - Access to our Micro 2000 User Forum
where you can exchange ideas and questions with other technicians.
Technical Support
Micro 2000, Inc. offers:
30 Days FREE phone support from the date of purchase
Unlimited lifetime support via email
Also available, pay-per incident phone support or yearly phone
support package
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