Universal
Diagnostic Toolkit Features
Micro-Scope Diagnostic
Software Features
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.
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.
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.
Micro-Scope 2005 Updates
Fixes:
- Corrected several lock-up problems with Fixed Disk
Determination.
- Correct Extended Memory identification on systems that have
more than 4Gb of memory installed.
- Corrected “Not Enough Memory” message from being displayed.
- Corrected SATA Controller Diagnostic error being
misreported.
Enhancements:
- Updated micro-processor identifications and benchmarking.
- Added System or Motherboard Manufacturer Name, Model Number
and Serial Number to the Report and System Information Screen.
- Added Serial Number to the Fixed Disk identification to the
Report and System Information Screen.
- Added L1, L2 and L3 Cache data to the Report and System
Information Screen.
- Added NTFS support to the Partition Display/Editor.
- Expanded the IDE Device support from 4 devices to 8 devices.
- Expanded the ability to find all IDE Controllers including
SATA and RAID.
- Added Intel Pro 1000 and Pro 100 NIC Support and added 3Com
3C2000 NIC Support.
- Added LBA Sector entry to Hard Disk Editor.
- Added Parallel ATA, Serial ATA and IDE RAID support to the
ATA/SCSI testing and editor (it use to only support ATAPI and
SCSI devices).
- Secure wipe will overwrite data on the hard drive in 4
different data patterns to help meet HIPPA compliancy.
New Support:
- SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology)
support for IDE Hard Disk Drives.
- Added an automated “Run All” from the command line prompt
which performs all tests applicable to the components installed
on the system then saves a report.
- Added support for SATA Hard Disk Drives.
- Added support for IDE RAID Hard Disk Drives.
- Added support to test IDE (both SATA and PATA) Hard Disk
Drives even if the BIOS does not recognize the drives.
- Integrated USB-Scope into the MicroScope 2005 Suite.
- MicroScope 2005 Suite now uses FreeDOS for its Operating
System to allow saving reports and saving/loading batch test
selections to FAT partitioned Hard Disk Drives.
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Post Probe Features
UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE-Use
Post-Probe with all current bus types: ISA, PCI, and EISA.
The following LED displays are included on the
Post-Probe card:
- 5 LEDs to monitor power supply. Also includes 4 voltage pads
to measure actual power under load with the use of a voltmeter
(+5vdc, -5vdc, +12vdc, -12vdc). An extra LED has been added to
monitor the 3.3v from the PCI bus.
- Pre-POST Tests-Another 2 LEDs monitor clock and oscillator
signals, making it easy to determine synchronous operation.
Additionally, the LEDs are on separate circuits, making it
easier to spot the difference between clock chip and crystal
failures.
- One LED monitors the Reset signal. This allows a reset to be
seen during POST, which may indicate a short on the motherboard.
- Two LEDs monitor I/O Read and I/O Write, distinguishing
between read and write failures. Also monitored are Memory
Read/Write to distinguish between address line failures and
memory chip failures. This feature is especially beneficial when
working with older BIOSs that don't emit POST codes, such as
DTKs and older XTs.
HEXADECIMAL LED DISPLAYS-Hex
display on both sides to provide improved visibility, regardless of
slot orientation.
COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL-Covers
BIOS POST procedures for almost every PC on the market today
including: AMI, Award, Zenith, Chips & Technologies,
Hewlett-Packard, IBM, MR BIOS, Phoenix, XTs and DTKs and many
others. Each manufacturer's POST list contains the test description
and a reference to the Troubleshooting section of the manual.
Detailed troubleshooting sections give details on prime components
on the motherboard as well as their functions.
POST-PROBE INCLUDES-ISA/PCI
POST Probe Card, Comprehensive Manual, Vinyl Carrying Case.
FIELD CASE - Provides easy
portability and a professional look.
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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