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[Index];;;; # [KeyStr];Title;Prev;Next; Main Menu Help Screen;Main_MENU CheckIt PRO Keyboard Standards;keybd Summary - Text Screen;Summary_TXT Hardware Configuration Screen;HDW_MAIN Network Information Screen;NTW_INF Report Menu;REPORT_MENU CheckIt PRO: SysInfo Setup Screen;CKPRO_Setup DOS Memory Screen;DOS_MEM Extended (XMS) Memory Map;XMS_MEM Expanded (EMS) Memory Map;EMS_MEM DOS TSR List;TSR_LIST Graphic Memory Summary;GRPHC_M CMOS Setup Information Screen;CMOS Extended CMOS Setup Information;EXTD_CMOS Edit CMOS Utility;EDIT_CMOS DIP Switch Settings;DIPS IRQ Usage Display;IRQ_USAGE Interrupt Vectors Screen;INT_VEC I/O Map Screen;I/O_Map DOS Device Drivers Screen;DEV_DR BIOS Data Screen;BIOS_DATA Hard Drive Table;HD_TABLE DOS Drive List;DOS_DRV_LST DOS Environment Variables;ENV_VAR Edit ASCII Text Files;TEXT_ED Edit CONFIG.SYS File;CONFIGSYS Edit AUTOEXEC.BAT File;AUTOEXEC DOS Details;DETAILS Windows Summary Information;WIN_SUM Edit Windows INI Files;WIN_INI Windows 386 Enhanced Mode Information;386ENHN Performance Benchmarks;PERFX3 Context Sensitive Help F1;CONTEXTf1 Help Index;HLPINDEX Technical Support Files;DOUG&NEIL Modify Help Option;MODHLP # [Main_MENU];Introduction to CheckIt PRO: SysInfo;;keybd; # Welcome to CheckIt PRO: SysInfo ------------------------------- CheckIt: PRO SysInfo is the first Volume in a set of information, diagnostic, and analysis utilities for your MS-DOS PC. With these tools, users can assure that their computer meets the functional compatibility levels required for desired functions. CheckIt PRO: Sysinfo Organization --------------------------------- CheckIt is organized into the following main pull-down menus: System: Displays reports describing system hardware and software setup. Memory: Maps Conventional, Expanded and Extended memory, and details TSRs loaded. Setup: Shows this system's configuration data. DOS: Provides details on DOS support and file assignment. Windows: Provides Windows setup and file information. Performance: Rate this machine's speed against others. Included are Main System, Hard Drive, and Video Help: On-line help, Index, and Reference Library. Exit: Quits CheckIt Vol I, SysInfo. CheckIt PRO User Interface -------------------------- The CheckIt PRO user interface has been designed to offer the most intuitive approach to program operation. The intent was to follow the CUA (Common User Access) standard. That intent was generally followed, but some liberties were taken where specific CUA guide- lines were counter intuitive. In all cases, you should do what "feels right." In general, it will be right. If there is any danger in selecting an operation, you will always be warned before the dangerous operation is carried out. CheckIt PRO supports keyboard and mouse operation. Since mouse operation is very intuitive, primarily keyboard operation will be described. Menus: Menus are either pop up or pop down. They present a list of options, any of which can be selected. Windows: A window is your view into an application. Windows are active when keystrokes and mouse clicks are ef- fective within the window. Only one window is active at a time. The active window is said to have the focus. This active window is indicated by a double- lined outline. When a window is not active, it has only a single-line outline. List Boxes: A list box is a rectangular box with a list of items. You can scroll through this list using a number of methods. Dialog A dialog box is a box that pops up on a screen, after Boxes: you take some certain action, to inform you, warn you, or collect additional information. For example, when you wish to save a report to a file, you will be presented with a standard file dialog box that will allow you to choose the path and file name. CheckIt PRO uses all "modal" dialog boxes; dialog boxes that must be dealt with and dismissed before the next action takes place. Often the dialog box will issue a warning about what is about to occur and give you the option to continue or cancel the action. You choose and activate actions as you do in any window. Buttons: A button is a small object labeled with text. Click- ing or pressing a button performs the action de- scribed by the button's label. Buttons are labeled with the result of pressing that button. Check Boxes: A check box is a small box next to text describing its use. The state of the option described by the text can be toggled on (checked) or off (not checked). Any number of check boxes can appear within a window and the state of any one of them has no bearing on the state of any other. Combo Boxes: A combo box is basically a pop down list associated with a data field. It is indicated by a down arrow to the right of the data field. Activating the down arrow pops down a list of acceptable entries for the data field. # [KEYBD];CheckIt PRO Keyboard Standards;Main_MENU;Summary_TXT; # Key Assignments ─────────────── ┌───────┐ The TAB moves the focus (highlight) to the right or │ TAB │ down the screen sequentially between menu items, └───────┘ fields, windows, or buttons. ┌───────┐ ┌───────┐ The Shift TAB combination moves the focus │ Shift │+│ TAB │ (highlight) to the left or up the screen └───────┘ └───────┘ sequentially between menu items, fields, windows, or buttons. ┌─────────────┐ The Right Arrow moves the cursor to the right from │ Right Arrow │ character to character in a field. If the cursor └─────────────┘ is not in a field, it generally has the same effect as the TAB key. ┌─────────────┐ The Left Arrow moves the cursor to the left from │ Left Arrow │ character to character in a field. If the cursor └─────────────┘ is not in a field, it generally has the same effect as the Shift TAB key. ┌─────────────┐ The Up Arrow moves the highlight up one line or │ Up Arrow │ to the left or up the screen sequentially between └─────────────┘ menu items, fields, windows, or buttons. ┌─────────────┐ The Down Arrow moves the highlight down one line │ Down Arrow │ or to the right or up the screen sequentially be- └─────────────┘ tween menu items, fields, windows, or buttons. ┌─────────────┐ The Page Up key moves the focus up one window at │ Page Up │ a time. In a list box, it will move backwards └─────────────┘ in the list one screen at a time. ┌─────────────┐ The Page Down key moves the focus down one window │ Page Down │ at a time. In a list box, it moves forward in the └─────────────┘ list one screen at a time. ┌───────┐ The Home key moves the highlight to the first item │ Home │ in a list box. In an edit field, it moves the └───────┘ the cursor to the beginning of the current line. ┌───────┐ The End key moves the highlight to the last item │ End │ in a list box. In an edit field, it moves the └───────┘ cursor to the end of the current line. ┌───────────┐ The Space Bar selects fields and toggles check │ S P A C E │ boxes and radio buttons on or off. └───────────┘ ┌─────────┐ The Enter key (sometimes labeled 'Return') acti- │ Enter │ vates the selected menu option or button action. └─────────┘ ┌───────┐ The Escape key is used to end the current │ Esc │ process, or backup to the previous screen or └───────┘ selection. Highlight Keys and ALT + Highlight Keys --------------------------------------- There is one key in each menu option, button or other selectable item that is highlighted. Pressing that key or that key while holding down the ALT key selects and activates the option. Graphic Background Menu ----------------------- The CheckIt PRO graphic background screen acts a menu, complimenting the pull down system menus. You may activate any item in the screen with the left mouse button. Typing the letter of any drive listed will also activate information for that drive. Technical Support ----------------- IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH GETTING AROUND IN CHECKIT PRO, PLEASE CONTACT TOUCHSTONE SOFTWARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT: (714) 969-7746 # [Summary_TXT];Summary - Text Screen;keybd;HDW_MAIN; # Selecting the Summary Text option presents you with a summary of your computer's configuration. This data is very useful when you need a thorough description of your machine. The GetInfo button tells CheckIt PRO to search for a FAX or Modem and provide additional information. # [HDW_MAIN];Hardware Configuration Screen;Summary_TXT;NTW_INF; # This Main Configuration Screen can be used to view more detailed information for each of your machine's components. Components are listed in the window in the upper left hand corner. Use your arrow keys or mouse to select a component, and view the information in the window to the right. Use the GET INFO button when available to gather additional information on devices. # [NTW_INF];Network Information Screen;HDW_MAIN;REPORT_MENU; # The purpose of the Network Info option of CheckIt PRO is to display all relevant information about the current work- station with respect to a network to which it is attached. Information about the Server and Workstation will only be displayed when a user is attached and logged in. # [REPORT_MENU];Report Menu;NTW_INF;CKPRO_Setup; # Reports are available throughout CheckIt PRO on individual information screens. However, if you want comprehensive reporting controlled at one location, the Reports option is available. If you check Hardware Details under the System category, you will be presented with another list of check boxes. You may check any of the reports indicated in this window. When you leave that window and continue, the checked hardware reports will be remembered. You may return to verify or change your selections. When you complete your selections, you will see three buttons available: Print, Save As, and Done. # [CKPRO_Setup];CheckIt PRO: SysInfo Setup Screen;REPORT_MENU;DOS_MEM; # One of the first things your should do when running CheckIt PRO is to customize it for your system. Use the <TAB> key to navigate throughout the CheckIt PRO Setup screen. You will be performing the following tasks: Registration Your serial number and name will already be Information: shown as you entered them during installation. You may input your company name and address if you have not already done so. Display Move to the upper right of the screen and Information: change any of the display values you wish to change. Leaving the Auto-detect field config- ured YES should give you optimum results. However, some types of displays may be more desirable with manual settings. # [DOS_MEM];DOS Memory Screen;CKPRO_Setup;XMS_MEM; # The Base Memory screen shows the full 1MB of DOS Memory in both graphic and text form. It is divided into two primary areas: base memory and upper memory. As you progress along the graphic representation of the DOS memory area from Base to Upper memory, a "Summary" list of the full DOS memory region is presented as well as the "Notes" list box with specific information about the area to which you are pointing. # [XMS_MEM];Extended (XMS) Memory Map;DOS_MEM;EMS_MEM; # The Extended Memory or XMS menu option shows XMS memory usage. Extended memory is simply the physical memory above 1MB while XMS is the logical allocation of that memory according to the eXtended Memory Standard. Because this function really measures XMS usage rather than raw extended memory, it works only when HIMEM.SYS or and equivalent driver for XMS is installed. If there isn't an XMS driver loaded, you will receive a "No XMS driver on this machine" message when you select the option. # [EMS_MEM];Expanded (EMS) Memory Map;XMS_MEM;TSR_LIST; # Like XMS memory, EMS-managed memory doesn't have physical addresses. Instead, its address space is allocated logically, using handles that point to addresses that can change as necessary. The bar at the top of the Expanded Memory (EMS) Memory Map screen represents this logical space. # [TSR_LIST];DOS TSR List;EMS_MEM;GRPHC_M; # The TSR list screen displays all Terminate and Stay Resident programs and drivers loaded into memory. These programs remain in memory after you are finished using them. This screen allows you to see where and what TSRs are loaded, and how much memory they take up. When appropriate, free areas of memory are noted. Using this information, free blocks of memory can be utilized in upper memory rather than using the valuable base memory for TSRs and device drivers. # [GRPHC_M];Graphic Memory Summary;TSR_LIST;CMOS; # The Graphic Overview screen displays detailed memory information in graphics form. For each area of memory, conventional (base), extended, and expanded, the total amount found is noted and a graphical representation of the amount free is presented. # [CMOS];CMOS Setup Information Screen;GRPHC_M;EXTD_CMOS; # The CMOS Data function allows you to view and edit your computer's setup information as recorded in CMOS. There are a number of buttons in the CMOS Data function. Their operation follows: OK Indicates that you have finished using the information on the CMOS Data Information screen. The OK button will exit this screen. Edit The Edit button will bring you to the edit screen. Save CheckIt PRO allows you to save a copy of your CMOS setup to a disk file. This is a very important button to use if you are planning to do any editing. Restore The Restore button allows you to restore CMOS from a file you have previously saved. You will always be presented with a file dialog box to denote a full path and name for the saved file you wish to restore to the CMOS. Report The Report option prints the CMOS data to a printer or file. # [EXTD_CMOS];Extended CMOS Setup Information;CMOS;EDIT_CMOS; # Information displayed in "extended" view is essentially a byte-by-byte breakdown of CMOS memory. It is not interpreted by CheckIt PRO. This view is useful for non-standard config- urations that CheckIt PRO cannot interpret accurately. The buttons are exactly the same as in the standard view. # [EDIT_CMOS];Edit CMOS Utility;EXTD_CMOS;DIPS; # To edit values in CMOS memory, use the Edit button to bring up the CMOS edit screen. To change data in the Time, Date, Base Memory, or Extended Memory fields, just position the cursor in the field and enter the new value. Use the delete key to remove characters, as needed. Values for the remaining fields must be selected from pull down lists called Combo Boxes. Using a mouse, click on the down arrow to the right of the field of interest. If you are using a keyboard only, highlight the field of interest using the TAB, Shift TAB, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow keys. Then, to pull down the menu, press ALT + Down Arrow or the F4 key. Finally highlight the value you wish to insert and press Enter. # [DIPS];DIP Switch Settings;EDIT_CMOS;IRQ_USAGE; # CheckIt PRO displays a single DIP switch line in a format used by most XT-Compatible machines. Some machines have a second switch or use the settings differently. Check your machine's manual for exact settings. # [IRQ_USAGE];IRQ Usage Display;DIPS;INT_VEC; # The IRQ usage screen displays the sixteen IRQs (eight on XT class PCs) available on your machine. Many of these are already in use by the basic hardware and software components of your PC. Others, marked "FREE" are available for assignment to new devices. For some kinds of hardware, CheckIt PRO can only de- termine if an interrupt is in use when the appropriate device driver is installed and activated. Therefore, the IRQ usage data may be incomplete if the appropriate drivers are not installed. Plugging loopback plugs into the serial and parallel ports will prevent possible system lockup when the interrupts of those ports are checked. Read on for more details: Loopback Plugs When CheckIt PRO: SysInfo checks for IRQ usage, it will act more reliably if you use loopback plugs. Below are diagrams of CheckIt PRO compatible loopback plugs. They can be ordered from TouchStone directly, or you can make them using the following diagrams. DB-25 Female (25 Pin Serial Plug) /═══════════════════════╗ ║ ┌──────────║ 2 TD (2) -- (3) RD ║ └──────────║ 3 RTS (4) -- (5) CTS ║ ║ DSR (6) -- (8) CD ║ ┌──────────║ 4 DSR (6) -- (20) DTR ║ └──────────║ 5 CD (8) -- (22) RI ║ ║ ║ ┌──────┬──────────║ 6 ║ │ └──────────║ 8 ║ │ ║ ║ │ ┌──────────║ 20 ║ └──────┴──────────║ 22 \═══════════════════════╝ DB-9 Female (9 Pin Serial Plug) /═══════════════════════╗ ║ ┌─┬───────────────║ 1 CD (1) -- (6) DRS ║ │ │ ┌──────────║ 2 CD (1) -- (9) RI ║ │ │ └──────────║ 3 RD (2) -- (3) TD ║ │ │ ┌──────────║ 4 DTR (4) -- (6) DSR ║ │ │ │ ║ RTS (7) -- (8) CTS ║ │ └────┴──────────║ 6 ║ │ ┌──────────║ 7 ║ │ └──────────║ 8 ║ └─────────────────║ 9 \═══════════════════════╝ DB-25 Male (25 Pin Parallel Plug) /══════════════════════╗ ║ ┌─────────────────║ 1 Busy (11)--(17) Select Input ║ │ ┌─────────────║ 2 Acknowledge (10)--(16) Initialize ║ │ │ ║ Paper End (12)--(14) Auto Feed ║ │ ┌───────────────║ 10 Select (13)--( 1) Strobe ║ │ │ │ ┌──────────║ 11 Data Bit 0 ( 2)--(15) Error ║ │ │ │ │ ┌─────║ 12 ║ └───────────│─────║ 13 ║ │ │ │ └─────║ 14 ║ │ └─────────────║ 15 ║ │ │ ║ ║ └───────────────║ 16 ║ └──────────║ 17 \══════════════════════╝ # # [INT_VEC];Interrupt Vectors Screen;IRQ_USAGE;I/O_Map; # The Interrupt Vectors function allows you to view information about the PC's 256 hardware and software interrupts. This function is useful for examining how interrupts are being used. Such information can be helpful when tracking down software conflicts, particularly those caused by TSRs and other resident programs. # [I/O_Map];I/O Map Screen;INT_VEC;DEV_DR; # Input and output ports (I/O Ports) are used by the processor to control many parts of the computer. Each port is identified by a 16-bit port number. This port number is used by the pro- cessor to identify each port. CheckIt PRO displays port ad- dresses for each I/O port and the device associated with that port. # [DEV_DR];DOS Device Drivers Screen;I/O_Map;BIOS_DATA; # The Device Drivers function on the Setup menu displays information about all device drivers available to DOS. Infor- mation for each driver includes address, size, name, and technical characteristics. This information is useful for verifying proper installation and for checking compatibility. # [BIOS_DATA];BIOS Data Screen;DEV_DR;HD_TABLE; # The BIOS Data function on the Setup menu displays the values stored in the BIOS Data Area. The system uses this area of memory to track the states of system elements, such as the keyboard, video, disk drives, and serial and parallel ports. This information is useful as an easy reference of port address values and/or installed hardware and memory sizes. # [HD_TABLE];Hard Drive Table;BIOS_DATA;DOS_DRV_LST; # The Hard Drive Table function displays information from the hard drive table stored in CMOS memory. This table defines the standard hard drive configurations that can be installed in, or connected to, your machine. This information is useful when you are adding a new hard drive, since you will normally need to match the new drive to one of these standard types. # [DOS_DRV_LST];DOS Drive List;HD_TABLE;ENV_VAR; # The Drive List function displays usage information for disk drives installed in, or connected to, your computer. This information shows you what drives DOS recognizes, what capac- ity they have, and their current usage. # [ENV_VAR];DOS Environment Variables;DOS_DRV_LST;TEXT_ED; # The Environment Variable function displays information stored in your PC's DOS environment. These variables are a set of strings and can be viewed in DOS with the SET command, or with CheckIt PRO. # [TEXT_ED];Edit ASCII Text Files;ENV_VAR;CONFIGSYS; # CheckIt PRO has convenient text file editors included for general text file processing. By aware that text file processing is memory intensive (the CheckIt PRO text editor does not swap files too large for memory onto the disk) so any files 30KB or smaller are supported by CheckIt PRO. Getting around in the text editor is accomplished through intuitive use of the arrow keys, page up and down keys, home, and end keys, or a mouse. # [CONFIGSYS];Edit CONFIG.SYS File;TEXT_ED;AUTOEXEC; # The CONFIG.SYS file is searched by DOS for instructions to install any device drivers (and where they are located on your disk). In addition, it sets the number of files that can be open and used by your applications (DOS has a maximum of 255 files). Navigating in the text editor is accomplished through intuitive use of the arrow keys, page up and down keys, home, and end keys, or a mouse. # [AUTOEXEC];Edit AUTOEXEC.BAT File;CONFIGSYS;DETAILS; # The AUTOEXEC.BAT file is a text file located in the root directory which is run automatically during system boot-up. This file can be a real time saver as it allows your system to be customized to set up the search path for commands, customize your DOS prompt, and even start a particular ap- plication when they system is booted. Navigating in the text editor is accomplished through intuitive use of the arrow keys, page up and down keys, home, and end keys, or a mouse. # [DETAILS];DOS Details;AUTOEXEC;WIN_SUM; # The Details screen gives you an overview of how your system has been set up using the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. You can make changes to the above files with the editors, and view the results here. Note that you must Reboot your machine first to see such changes take place. # [WIN_SUM];Windows Summary Information;DETAILS;WIN_INI; # The Windows Summary option displays the current status of Microsoft Windows on your machine. Version, directories, display driver, mouse, TSR, and printer information is available. # [WIN_INI];Edit Windows INI Files;WIN_SUM;386ENHN; # The INI Editor option allows you to edit the *.INI files for Windows. These are files that hold your particular config- uration of Windows. The SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI files are to Windows what the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files are to DOS. Select a file from the list on the left side of the box. You will then be able to edit the file. Navigating in the text editor is accomplished through intuitive use of the arrow keys, page up and down keys, home, and end keys, or a mouse. # [386ENHN];Windows 386 Enhanced Mode Information;WIN_INI;PERFX3; # The 80386 processor is capable of using virtual memory, a feature not found in earlier 80286 or 8086 processors. If you have a 80386 or later processor, using 386 enhanced mode will allow applications to have access to more memory than is physically available on your computer (virtual memory). The 386 Enhanced Mode screen is of use for finding out infor- mation about your mode setup. Items in the Enhanced mode will be referenced in your Windows manual. # [PERFX3];Performance Benchmarks;386ENHN;CONTEXTf1; # System Performance is measured by CheckIt PRO in three major areas. These are: Main System, Hard Drive, and Video. These are the main components you can use to test the performance of your computer and judge its suitability for various tasks. If your application is calculation intensive, the main system per- formance is of primary importance. If you are processing mul- tiple transactions involving frequent disk access, hard drive performance is critical. Activities such as desktop publishing or other things heavily dependent on the graphic capabilities of your computer put the emphasis on video performance. # [CONTEXTf1];Context Sensitive Help F1;PERFX3;HLPINDEX; # Help information (such as this screen) will be displayed based upon which screen is active. This allows you to get instant help with anything you are currently viewing. # [HLPINDEX];Help Index;CONTEXTf1;DOUG&NEIL; # In order to have a context sensitive help system, a thoroughly indexed help system is maintained in the CheckIt PRO directory. This system is available to you through an indexed subject list. Inside the index, any item can be chosen to display detailed information concerning that subject. # [DOUG&NEIL];Technical Support Files;HLPINDEX;MODHLP; # The Technical Support provides user changeable information regarding technical support. By simply editing the TECHSUP.DAT file, users can add phone numbers, tips, or any other data for assistance with problem solving. # [MODHLP];Modify Help Options;DOUG&NEIL;; # The help file is called SYSINFO.HLP. Before you begin, make a backup copy of this file by typing the following: COPY SYSINFO.HLP SYSINFO.ORG The original help file is now stored in SYSINFO.ORG. The format of the help file is as follows: 1. The index section is started with the word "Index" on a line by itself enclosed in square brackets. Each line of the index section may have two items on it separated by a semi- colon. The first item is the name to appear in the index of help topics, and the next item is the key used in the main body of the help file to indicate where the help text for that topic appears. 2. The individual help topics section: The individual help topics are preceded by a line consis- ting of four items separated by semicolons. Example: [Index];;; # index key Main Menu Help Screen;Top # main menu help topic and its key System Menu Help;SysHelp # system help topic and its key Performance Help;PerfHelp # performance help topic and its key # [Top];Top Level Help Screen;;SysHelp; This is the top level help screen of CheckIt PRO SysInfo The format is as follows: [HelpKey];Title;Previous;Next; Individualy, these are: [HelpKey] The key defined in the index section Title The title of the help section. This would probably be the title used in the index sec- tion. Previous The previous key in the help screen. Next The next key in the help section. Following this index line is the help text. It is ended with the next square bracketed index key.