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GUARD - Garfield's Universal Automatic Reboot Device
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OVERVIEW:
GUARD is designed specifically for Sysops of BBS operating on IBM or
IBM compatible systems. This 8-bit half-slot circuit card monitors the
phone line and when sensing "ring-thru" resets the computer on a
preselected ring count. The reset performed is identical to that
achieved by depressing the "Reset" button on the computer. Thus, a BBS
which experiences a "hang" condition will be reset by the next incoming
call.
PHILOSOPHY:
Although this approach is not quite as reliable as units which "cold
boot" the system by cycling the AC power line, the vast majority of
"hang" conditions are corrected by GUARD; and GUARD has two significant
advantages! The first advantage is SAFETY: the unattended cycling of AC
power lines has certain risks. The second advantage is COST: GUARD
costs less than any system which cycles the AC power line!
OPERATION:
Set the ring count on GUARD by installing the jumper block in the
appropriate location. Complete instructions and diagrams are furnished
for proper jumper block installation. The default setting is for THREE
RINGS! If your modem is not answering within three rings, you most
likely have a problem. You can set GUARD for any ring count between one
and nine rings.
Insert GUARD into any unused slot of an IBM or IBM compatible system.
Remove the line connecting the reset button from the motherboard and
connect it to GUARD, and then connect a second line (supplied) from
GUARD to the motherboard. Plug the incoming phone line into one of the
RJ11 jacks on the back panel of GUARD, and then connect a second phone
line (supplied) from the remaining RJ11 jack on GUARD to the modem.
Flip the back panel toggle switch on GUARD to the "ON" position and
GUARD is operational! This switch allows one to easily defeat GUARD's
operation without having to disconnect phone lines or take the modem
off hook.
GUARD senses the phone line and resets the computer after the SELECTED
RING COUNT! It then deactivates itself for a period of 3 1/2 minutes,
thus allowing plenty of time for the computer to reset and "settle"
back into normal operation. Complete instructions and all components
necessary for proper installation and operation of GUARD are supplied
with the unit.
BOTTOM LINE:
GUARD is distributed directly to Sysops at a cost of $ 49.00 per unit
INCLUDING tax, shipping, & handling. A 90 day replacement warranty
comes with each unit, as well as a 30 day money back, no questions
asked guarantee.
ORDERING:
Send check or money order along with the attached order form to:
Tech Productions
6503 Valley View Road
Oakland, CA 94611
Inquiries may be made at:
Voice: 510-339-2784 (Ask for Julie)
BBS: 510-339-1045 (Bay List BBS)
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| ORDER FORM |
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| NAME: ______________________________________________________ |
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| STREET ADDRESS: ____________________________________________ |
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| ____________________________________________ |
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| CITY: ________________________ STATE: ____________________ |
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| ZIP CODE: ____________________ PHONE: ____________________ |
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| BBS NAME: __________________________________________________ |
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| BBS PHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________ |
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| ITEM NUMBER x UNIT PRICE = COST |
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| GUARD ______ x $ 49.00 = ________ |
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Please make check payable to: TECH PRODUCTIONS