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CTS Serial Port Utilities, Version 1.2 DESCRIBE.DOC
Last updated: December, 1993
This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the CTS Serial Port Utilities package.
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Program Information
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File Name for BBSs
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The CTS Serial Port Utilities uses a naming convention of CTSSPUxx.yyy,
where "xx" is the major/minor version number, and "yyy" is the
extension showing the compression method used. The preferred name is:
CTSSPU12.EXE CTS Serial Port Utilities, Version 1.2
If the program is compressed using some other file compression
method, then please use the name "CTSSPU12" with the appropriate
extension (ARC, LZH, EXE (for self-extracting), etc.) Please
drop the version number when limited to six characters for
the file name.
Keywords
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Serial Port, Comm Port, IRQ, Interrupt, Diagnostic, UART, DOS,
Communications, Utilities, Port Conflicts
Category
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Communication Utility, Serial Port Diagnostic
One Line Description
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CTS Serial Port Utilities v1.2. Test, fix & control comm ports
Short Description
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The CTS Serial Port Utilities (SPU) is a "must have" set of Com Port
testing and control utilities for consultants, PC support personnel,
and anyone with a comm problem. The SPU detects common problems such
as more than one port at the same address (eg: two Com1 ports), PCs
which can't use Com4, mouse/modem IRQ conflicts, shared IRQs, serial
ports which can't generate IRQs, and conflicting BIOS assignments.
The SPU identifies all serial ports by UART type (including T/Ports
and emulated UARTs), address, and the actual IRQ used. DOS 2.0+.<ASP>
Long Description
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The CTS Serial Port Utilities (SPU) is a collection of DOS software
utilities that provide you with control over the serial ports in
your computer. Most serial port problems can be resolved by using
these utilities. Each of the utilities support all standard and any
user-defined serial ports. The SPU is designed and supported
by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals.
PortInfo is a comprehensive utility which tests your system to
determine everything possible about your serial ports, including
interrupt and addressing conflicts. PortInfo provides you with
FAILURE and WARNING messages about actual and possible conflicts.
PortInfo provides details on the following:
* Detects multiple serial ports at the same address
(eg, 2 Com1 ports)
* Interrupt conflicts between a bus mouse and a serial port
* Shared interrupts (2 serial ports, or a serial port and a
serial mouse sharing an IRQ)
* Conflicts between COM4 and 8514/A compatible monitors
* Unusual default BIOS serial port setups
* Serial ports that cannot generate interrupts
* Helps to determine when interrupts can be shared
Other information provided:
* Actual IRQ used by each port and the current IRQ status
* DOS port assignments (com1-com4, mouse)
* Port (UART) Identification (8250, 8250A/16450, 16550,
16550A, the T/Port, and some "emulated UARTs"
* FIFO status: If it exists, on / off, else 'None'
* If the FIFO is ON, the current FIFO receiver trigger level
is displayed.
* All programmable port parameters: speed, format, parity,
current RTS and DTR settings
* Current status of modem lines: Ring Indicator, Carrier
Detect, Clear to Send, Data Set Ready, with indication
of when the lines are tied together (looped back).
Other features:
* Ports are COMPLETELY restored to their original settings
* Supports standard serial ports 1-4 on PC/AT, 1-8 on PS/2
* Supports up to 8 user definable serial ports (*any*
serial port address and IRQ)
* Displays detailed messages about conflicts with reference
numbers to assist looking up the detailed assistance in the
User Guide.
Other Utilities:
* Control the 16550A FIFO trigger level
* Set port speed and format
* Add a serial port to the BIOS Comm Port assignment table
* Swap serial ports in the BIOS Comm Port assignment table
* Control the RTS, DTR, and Out2 (IRQ enable) lines
* Reset a serial port to initial settings
Registration Information
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When you register your copy:
* You receive the most current copy of the utilities
* If included with your license option, a printed copy of the
User Guide including supplemental technical information,
extended support, and bonus utilities.
* Personal support via phone, mail, fax, or electronic mail
* Notification of updates and new products
* Free minor updates (usually bug fixes)
* Free major updates within 6 to 12 months of your initial
registration, depending on license option.
* Inexpensive updates (typically 1/3 the registration price)
after your free updates expire
* Occasional special price offers (for registered users only)
* Your input and ideas help shape future products
* A sense of pride and ownership, by having honestly participated
in the Shareware revolution
* The satisfaction of helping to keep software prices down, by
supporting a distribution method which doesn't depend on expensive
advertising campaigns
You can register directly with CTS by printing the file ORDER.DOC
contacting us as described below.
Comments from BETA testers and early users:
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"CTSSPU is really in a class by itself. And the price is very
reasonable."
"PortInfo is clearly outstanding. I've seen nothing like it."
"This little jewel needs to be seen to be believed!"
"The SPU is a...fine program. I look forward to recommending it."
"As I worked through the documentation, in all areas SPU performed
flawlessly. I have yet to catch it in an error."
"CONGRATULATIONS! You have written one of only two programs I know
of...that correctly identify *ALL* of my COMports and IRQ#s! And the
other one doesn't run under DOS"
"About the documentation...it doesn't get much better than this."
"FANTASTIC! The SPU located a com port conflict which was driving
a client (and me) nuts!"
"May I begin recommending your program to friends and CIS-ers?"
About CTS
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Computer Telecommunication Systems, Inc. is a small software and
consulting company specializing in personal computer communications.
CTS was founded in 1990, and is owned and operated by John Jerrim.
Computer Telecommunication Systems, Inc. is a member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals.
Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any problems,
questions, comments or suggestions. You may write to me at:
John Jerrim
Computer Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
3847 Foxwood Road, S