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COMADDR.EXE version 1.1 READIT.1ST
Copyright (c) 1994 K.D. Smyth All Rights Reserved
What it does, briefly:
COMADDR can reset the COM port I/O address list (those "3F8"
and "2E8" things you set jumpers for on adapter cards) stored in
your computer's memory to either the defaults or whatever you
like. That way, the digital address the software sees for the COM
port actually agrees with the jumper setting, correcting whatever
garbage your BIOS loaded in during start-up. This is especially
useful with crowded machines, older machines which don't set COM3
and COM4, or extended adapters which allow you to set different
addresses to resolve various I/O and interrupt (IRQ) conflicts.
It is compatible with both DOS and Windows applications, and will
help solve a lot of confusing thing-don't-work-together problems.
It is compatible with both DR and MS/PC DOS operating systems and
Microsoft Windows 3.1
Files included:
COMADDR.EXE Executable
COMADDR.TXT Long-winded Documentation
READIT.1ST Cut-Down Documentation (this file)
BBS.TXT Quick Description
Shareware Fee: US $10, payable to the author
How to Use: Three Ways!!
Setting System Back to Defaults
COMADDR (nothing afterward)
sets all four COM ports to their default I/O
addresses (COM1=3F8, COM2=2F8, C0M3=3E8, COM4=2E8)
example:"C:\comaddr". Very useful in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file
Setting System to Custom Addresses
COMADDR (address 1),(address 2),(address 3),(address 4)
sets COM1 to address 1, COM2 to address 2, etc.
example: "C:\comaddr 03F8,02F8,0338,0300" will
set COM1 to 3F8, COM2 to 2F8 (both normal), COM3
to 338 and COM4 to 300 (both weird)
Changing Just One Address
COMADDR (address 1),,,
sets COM1 to address 1 but leaves others unchanged
("COMADDR ,address 2,," sets COM2 to address 2,
"COMADDR ,,address 3, sets COM3 to address 3, and
and so on.)
example: "C:\comaddr ,,02E8," will change COM3 to
to 2E8 and not disturb any settings for COM1, COM2
and COM4
Entering the Numbers
Easy. "02f8", "2f8", "02F8" and "2F8" all mean the
same thing. Commas (,) or semicolons (;) are used to separate
the data. Leave out the quote marks when you enter things, but I
assume if you're smart enough to know that you need this program,
you'll already have figured that one out! Addresses must be
between 0200 and 03FF, other values are not allowed by this
program, except for 0000.
Disclaimer of Warranty
THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPLIED WITH NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
AND SPECIFICALLY NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
PROFITS, USE OF EQUIPMENT, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, OR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In using this software you are assuming all risk as to its re-
sults and performance. Use of this program for any period of
time constitute your agreement with and acceptance of these
conditions and responsibilities. I am not responsible for cor-
recting any problems which you discover or for otherwise main-
taining and configuring this software. I will try to fix bugs,
but I cannot guarantee success.
REGISTRATION
This is a copyrighted program, and all rights are specifi-
cally reserved. To legally use this software after a 30-day
evaluation period, you must register and receive a license.
Registration entitles you to a free copy of any upgrade and
use of the executable COMADDR.EXE on up to three computers. The
registration fee is ten dollars US ($10) for all users with the
exception of teachers in public schools, who may register this
program and receive a license for use in a classroom or
other educational purpose at no cost. These requests must be made
on the school letterhead.
This program may be freely distributed by wire or electronic
means (i.e., bulletin boards and online information services) or
by shareware distributors. You must still register this software
even if you paid the distributor for the medium on which it was
transmitted to you. Any form of distribution must be complete
and include the four files listed below. These files may be com-
pressed for distribution but not altered in any other way.
K.D. Smyth email:k.smyth1@genie.geis.com
1618 Quail Ave ksmyth@aol.com
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Legal Disclaimers
Mouse Systems is a registered trademark of Mouse Systems Corporation.
Microsoft, MS and MS-DOS are registered trademarks, and Windows
is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
Portfolio is a registered trademark of Quickpath Company
DR DOS and Novell DOS are registered trademarks of Novell Inc