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ataid011.zip ATA/IDE diagnostic and identification program ver 1.11
This version replaces all earlier version of the program.
The .ZIP file should contain:
ataid.exe AT Attachment Diagnostic and Identification Program
ataidrel.txt This text file
ataidrpt.txt A description of the various reported parameters
ataidref.txt A brief refernece on ATA/IDE Drives
Version 1.11 Released October 28, 1994
bug fixes in the intialization and diagnostics routines
to fix user reported problems with Seagate drives.
Version 1.10 Not released to the general public
Sept 8, 1994
Version 1.00 Release Date July 26, 1994
Initial Release
Description:
This program will run perform diagnostics on any ATA (commonly known as
IDE) disk drive. The Diagnosics status will be reported, and if the
drive passed, a drive identification will be performed. Up to 2 drives
are supported.
The drive model, serial number etc. will be reported. A typical example is:
Drive # ------------------------------- : 0
Model Number -------------------------- : QUANTUM LP240A GM240A01X
Serial Number ------------------------- : 142326130353
Controller Firmware Rev Number -------- : 6.3
Media type ---------------------------- : Magnetic
Drive Type ---------------------------- : Fixed (non-removable)
Sector Formating ---------------------- : Not MFM Encoded, Soft Sectored
Able to do Double Word Transfer ------- : No
Maximum Data Transfer Rate ------------ : Greater than 10 MB/Sec
Controller buffer type ---------------- : Dual port multi-sector
Simulataneous transfer capability
Read caching capability
Controller cache buffer size ---------- : 256 KB
ECC bytes avial on long transfers ----- : 4
Max # of sectors per interrupt -------- : 8
#cyls #heads #Sec Size
Default Translation Mode -------------- : 723 13 51 234 MB
Current Translation Mode -------------- : 723 13 51 234 MB
Current BIOS Setup ------------------- : 723 13 51 234 MB
DMA Supported ------------------------- : Yes
LBA Supported ------------------------- : No
PIO Data Transfer Timing Mode --------- : 2
DMA Data Transfer Timing Mode --------- : 2
Supported DMA Single Word Transfer Modes: None
Active DMA Single Word Transfer Mode -- : None
Supported DMA MultiWord Transfer Modes : None
Active DMA MultiWord Transfer Mode ---- : None
Command line switches:
/? Displays help information
/i Log drive information only, do not run diagnostics
/d Debug: Creates an additional file containing a hex dump
of the drive header information to submit to me if
you have problems \n");
Use under Windows:
This program will not run under Windows, or in a DOS shell under windows.
The program talks directly to the disk drive hardare, which violates the
Windows I/O interface. In order to prevent any damage from occuring, I
have included code to check and see if you are trying to run the program
under Windows. If you are, the program will warn you and stop running.
Known bugs:
If you try to run this software on a SCSI drive, it will stay in a loop
waiting for a valid status from and IDE drive. CTRL-BREAK will kill the
program.
If anyone knows how to determine in software if you have an IDE or SCSI
drive attached to a PC please let me know.
Planned enhancements:
For the next version I plan to include routines to determine data transfer rate
and access time.
Support:
As this is my first attempt at this code, I am sure someone will find
something wrong with it. There are so many combinations of drives and
controllers that I could not possibly test them all. If you run into
anything which seems to be incorrect, send me a copy of the log file and
the hex dump file and I will try to correct the problem.
I would like to hear from you if you have any ssuggestions for improvements
or even if you just like the program.
E-mail address:
Barry.R.Drodge@Waterloo.NCR.COM
Street Address:
Barry Drodge
Unit 112, 93 Milford Ave.
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3Z5 CANADA
License:
This software is freeware. I request no payment be made to me.
If you are a home user, you may use a copy of this software free.
Business users are expressly forbidden to use this software on an
ongoing basis.
Copyright:
The Software is protected by Canadian copyright laws and international
treaty provisions.
You acknowledge that no title to the intellectual property in the
SOFTWARE is transferred to you. You further acknowledge that
title and full ownership rights to the SOFTWARE will remain the
exclusive property of Barry Drodge.
Warranty:
I do not certify that this software is error free. In no event will I
or any shareware provider be held liable for direct or indirect
damages of any kind arising out of the use of the software.
Shareware:
This software may be freely uploaded to any BBS.
Shareware Distributors may not charge their customers for the
Software other than a nominal fee for the diskette.
All files of this Software must be distributed bundled together,
with the Software .EXE files bundled with the .TXT files.