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- Have you backed up your data? Did you un-hook any TSR programs which read
- or write the disk? (Say "Yes")
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- This program, IAU.EXE, will measure, and then increase, the performance of
- the hard disk in your computer. It works for IBM PC and compatible systems.
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- To make a selection from any of the menus, press the cursor left or cursor
- right key, and a different key word is highlighted. When you move from one
- highlighted word to the next, you will see that the description for each of
- these selections changes. Thus you can explore all of the selections with-
- out having to execute any of the options. Additionally, you may use the
- "shorthand" method of pressing the key which is the same as the first letter
- of your choice (press the "M" key for "Measure", etc.). Also, the HOME and
- END keys will put at the first and last choice, respectively.
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- If you are a first-time user, here is the sequence to follow. Remember:
- this is a powerful program (and potentially destructive to your data), so
- this procedure will minimize your chance of problem (again - BE SURE YOU
- BACK UP YOUR DATA!!!):
- .1: Measure the current interleave of the test track.
- .2: Determine the optimum interleave of the test track
- .3: Change the interleave of ONLY the test track to the optimum value
- .4: Measure (same as in step 1)
- .5: If the new value measured is what you expected, change the interleave
- on the entire disk.
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- If you had an error message while operating on the test track, there is a
- possibility that the program will not work correctly with your system. If
- you have problems, please call for assistance (assuming that you are a
- registered user). Before calling, be sure
- that you have all the information which will help us identify the type of
- system you are using. This would include computer manufacturers name, disk
- controller manufacturer, hard disk manufacturer and model number, version of
- DOS, BIOS version, and anything you might feel would help us.
- .FOR HELP call (508) 957-4551. My wife will probably be the one who answers.
- Take it easy on her.
- .FOR DATA send mail via Compuserve to [70441,2456], or Prodigy: PXJJ16A, or
- PC-Link: DBushong
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- If you are about to call, think this over: The first thing I'm going to ask
- you is "Did you back up your data?" If you have a wimpy excuse of an answer,
- please prepare it ahead of time.
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- Registered users will receive unlimited telephone support. When you call, if
- it is a lengthy problem, we'll call you back (on our dime). If you haven't
- registered your copy, please re-read the manual which will possibly help you
- determine the problem. If you don't have the latest version of the program,
- please download it and then re-run the program before calling! The latest
- version of IAU is always in the IBMSYS area of Compuserve, and if their line
- is busy, call (New Hampshire) (603) 228-3820.
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- (that's it!)
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