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╒═════════════════════════╕
│ CINFO v2.00 │
│ (C) Copyright 1990-1993 │
│ Peak Computing │
│ All Rights Reserved │
╒═════╧═════════════════════════╧═════╕
│ Designed & Written by Brian Manning │
╘═════════════════════════════════════╛
*** What is CINFO?
CINFO (sin-foe) stands for Computer INFOrmation, this is a diagnostic
program for your personal or bussiness computer.
*** A little history:
Well, let's see, it all began back in 1989 when I attempted to make a
diagnostic program for the PC. Back then I didn't know half as much as
I know now about the PC... so all it could tell you was if you had a
PC, XT or AT! And so there was CINFO v1.00. Of course over time it has
improved drastically, and so here we are now the MAJOR release of the new
CINFO v2.00!
*** Special Features:
o Enhanced-graphical(VGA) menu system with mouse support!
o Extended 64-colors & fonts for VGA users!
o Ability to detect over 30 items and offer information on each item!
o Point and click operation for mouse users!
*** Disclaimer:
CINFO v2.00 has been tested on the following systems:
o 486dx-33mhz with SVGA display and 4mb of RAM
o 386dx-40mhz with SVGA display and 4mb of RAM
o 386dx-25mhz with SVGA display and 2mb of RAM
o 386dx-33mhz with SVGA display and 8mb of RAM
o 386sx-33mhz with CGA display and 1mb of RAM
o 286-12mhz with VGA display and 1mb of RAM
o 8088-8mhz with CGA/Monochrome display and 256k RAM
o 8088-4mhz with CGA/Monochrome display and 256k RAM
and has caused no problems at all nor has not caused any damage.
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
* Peak Computing is not responsible for any damage caused by CINFO v2.00 *
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
*** Registration:
Registration for CINFO v2.00 only costs $7.00! This program is comparable to
commercial diagnostic software like The Norton Utilities which costs about
8 times more! Please support the shareware concept! PLEASE register if you
continue to use CINFO after 30 days. (see ORDER.FRM)
*** Detection:
CINFO v2.00 can detect over 30 items and offer detailed information on each
item! Here is a list of some items:
o Serial ports o Parallel ports o Mouse o Modem
o EMS memory o XMS memory o DOS memory o Video type
o Video RAM o CPU Speed o Keyboard type o Game ports
o Hard drives o Floppy drives o BIOS type and date o Processor type
o Coprocessor type o CD-ROM drive o Operating system o Multi-taskers
o TSRs o Computer type o Printer testing o Joysticks
o Sound Blaster o SmartDrive o FAX board drivers o Video BIOS date
o Video BIOS ver. o DoubleSpace o Video Card Chipset
CINFO v2.00 has a menu driven interface, which is all you need to
navagate through CINFO, so it really doesn't need much documentation.
Here are just a few tips to get you going:
First thing you should do is run FILECHK.EXE, what this does is makes sure
the files haven't been tampered with.
To run FILECHK type: FILECHK [Enter]
To start CINFO type: CINFO20 [Enter]
Should CINFO lock-up your system, try the /NOEGA, if it locks your system
again try the /NOLOCK option.
(For more info on command-line options type 'CINFO20 ?' at the DOS prompt)
CINFO has been optimized to run under Windows without any problems.
Note: Running CINFO under a multi-tasker (like Windows, Desqview) will
make the detection of CPU speed faulty, CINFO cannot detect the processor
speed in a multi-tasking environment. Also having a fossil driver loaded
may make the detection of communication ports faulty.
Should you need any more help or comments/bug reports, please contact
Peak Computing at the address below:
Peak Computing
P.O. Box #934
Middlebury, VT
05753-0934