Universal Diagnostic Toolkit
The Universal Diagnostic Toolkit is a combination of Micro-Scope PC Diagnostics Software and Post-Probe PCI for troubleshooting ‘dead’ PCs.
Post-Probe PCI is a universal post reader for detecting the P.O.S.T. or Power-On Self Test codes put out by the BIOS during boot-up. A complete listing of the POST codes for about 40 BIOS versions are found in the manual, which also includes beep codes and a diagnostics section with references for specific hardware failures. A quick look will pin-point the cause of even the most obscure problems in the non-booting computer. Post-Probe is the only post reader card that includes a PCI card and ISA card combined. For computer diagnostics, Micro-Scope is the tool preferred by more professional technicians, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies than any other PC diagnostics software. It has its own bootable operating system for the most accurate benchmarks and diagnostics. There are separate routines for cache memory diagnostics, expanded and extended memory diagnostics, motherboard diagnostics including CPU tests, complete port testing, modem diagnostics and more. Micro-Scope’s memory testing and hard drive testing are considered the industry’s most advanced. Micro-Scope utilities include a variety of benchmarks, low-level formatting, hard drive editing and monitor alignment tools. The Secure Wipe feature provides privacy and security by erasing all traces of data from a hard drive . This is a much used feature to help with identity theft problems etc. Together, the components of the Universal Diagnostic Toolkit provide everything you need to diagnose any PC, dead or alive.
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Micro-Scope Software / Universal Diagnostic Toolkit:
New Support:
• Added the Multi-Processor tests on Intel Quad Core processors.
• Microscope, MemScope and PuppyLinux now included on the same bootable device.
• 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 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disk Drives to Identify and diagnose hard drives using SATA HDD.
• Added support for IDE RAID Hard Disk Drives. Ability to support RAID drive controllers using SATA and IDE RAID controllers
• Network Card expansion support
• Added support to test IDE (both SATA and PATA) Hard Disk Drives even if the BIOS do not recognize the drives.
• Integrated USB-Scope 2.0 into the MicroScope Suite
o New portable USB loopback plug – option
o Expanded support for different USB controllers
o Electronic version of manual with the CD
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 loop-back connectors. Instantly identifies UART capabilities. Also tests FIFO capabilities, if present, of any serial port.
Operating System Independent – Micro-Scope runs on any platform regardless of OS, and uses Free DOS 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. Quad core compliant.
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 multiple 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 Dual Utility – Software comes on bootable CD-ROM & USB Flashdrive (OAS)
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.
Hard Disk Testing – Accurately tests any portion of a drive including Read, Write, Format, Safe Write, and Butterfly Seek Tests. Tests all media formats 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.
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.
USB-Scope Diagnostic Software Features Included:
OPERATING SYSTEM INDEPENDENT – Like the award winning diagnostic, Micro-Scope, USB-Scope’s software is designed using Micro2000’s powerful, proprietary operating system engineered for diagnostics.
HOST CONTROLLER MANUFACTURER – Host Controller Manufacturer—Identifies the manufacturer of all USB controllers on your system.
HOST CONTROLLER TYPE – Identifies each controller in the system and its type including OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface), UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface), and EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface).
HOST CONTROLLER ACCESS**AVAILABLE PORTS**DEVICE IDENTIFICATION**HOST CONTROLLER**PCI TEST**USB POWER MANAGEMENT**USB HOST RESOURCES & INTERRUPTS**USB ROOT
POST Probe PCI – Universal P.O.S.T. Card for All PC’s
FEATURES INCLUDE:
When the card is inserted in the PCI bus, we capture all of the POST codes, even before the PCI bus has been initialized and tested by the BIOS. Lights monitor advanced PCI and ISA signals including Clock, Frame, Initiator Ready, Target Ready, Device Select, I/O Read, I/O Write, Reset, Clock, Memory Read/Write, Address Latch Enable, and Oscillator functions. The card’s excellent design allows viewing of the lights and numeric display from either side of the card no matter how its inserted into the computer. Advanced monitoring lights for both PCI and ISA functions. If the system is so dead that it isn’t even posting, these lights will lead you in the right direction. Voltage tips accurately designed to clip Volt Meter leads to while monitoring voltage to the system board including +5vdc -5vdc +12vdc -12vdc and an additional monitor for 3.3V on the PCI BUS.
PRE-P.O.S.T. TESTS – Two LEDs monitor clock signals 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, and may indicate a short. POST Step button allows you to cycle through all displayed POST codes one at a time up to the point of failure. Compact design makes it less bulky than other PCI/ISA combo POST cards, and helps to prevent the ISA portion from being plugged in backwards. Two LEDs monitor I/O read and I/O write, distinguishing between read and write failures. Also monitored are Memory read/write to distinguished between address line failures and memory chip failures. This feature is especially beneficial when working with older BIOS’s that don’t emit P.O.S.T. codes such as DTKs and older XTs. An ALE LED monitor ensures proper CPU/DMA operation.
UNIVERSAL CAPABILITIES
The POST PROBE PCI is the only totally universal POST reader card that will work in ANY desktop PC. Our card supports PCI and, even the older ISA expansion slots, works in tandem with the POST-Probe’s 8-bit ISA interface, allowing the POST-Probe to work with any bus on the market. POST- Probe has the ability to function on various port addresses, depending on the bus type. Troubleshooting a dead PC is now just three simple steps:
Get the Code: The POST PROBE PCI will display a two- digit error code on its hexadecimal display. The display itself is mounted on both sides of the card so it’s visible no matter which way it’s installed. Simply reference the code in the documentation under the correct BIOS.
Find the Problem: Our POST Code lists have been translated from the ambiguous POST lists the manufacturers provide into a simple table that shows WHAT COMPONENT OR AREA IS BEING TESTED.
Find the Solution: After finding the failing component, reference to the Troubleshooting section to find a detailed explanation of the component itself and advice on repair or replacement. The comprehensive manual covers POST procedures for AMI, AWARD, ZENITH, CHIPS and Technologies, HEWLETT-PACKARD, IBM, MR BIOS, PHOENIX, XT, DTK and several others. The manual is laid out to show the POST code test failures, and also a “plain-English ” description of the exact chip or device that caused that test to fail. Also included in the back of the manual are diagrams of the ISA and PCI bus pin outs, a memory map, standard IRQ assignments, and some of the more common chip designations.
