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Micro 2000 Computer Diagnostic Software
Newest Edition Micro-Scope PC Diagnostics Software
is the supercharged suite of Industrial Strength diagnostics tools for professional computer technicians and power users. Micro-Scope is a Universal Diagnostics Tool meaning the software will run on any IBM or compatible computer, regardless of the O/S - Linux / DOS, Windows 3x/ 95/ 98/ NT/ MIL / XP / 2000, OS/2, Unix, Novell, etc - installed on the pc.
Micro-Scope New Version Now Shipping!
Computer Diagnostics Software from Micro 2000 - Incorporating a feature-rich set of exhaustive test routines, Micro-Scope is the diagnostics tool of choice by professional pc tech's, worldwide.
New Version Released!
More Features and support for new hardware, the latest upgrade to the Industry's leading computer hardware diagnostics tool is now available.
NEW Updates:
Full USB 2.0 testing!
Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, and IDE Raid Support
Support up to 8 devices
Separate reporting on L1, L2, and L3 caches
Integration of USB-Scope 2.0 – Microscope will have the option to run USB-Scope from the boot option of Microscope
Serial ATA (SATA) Support – identify and diagnose hard drives using SATA
Ability to support RAID drive controllers using SATA and IDE RAID controllers
Multiple Xeon Processor testing
Expand and display internal cache on newer processors
Update AMD Athlon XP benchmark testing
SMART HD Support
Network Card expansion support
Partition Editor Enhancements to support NTFS and larger hard drives
Enhancements on reports – to report hard drive serial number, model number, and motherboard model/serial from DMI
Support for 4GB memory testing
Now the ability to run from command line with the "run-all" feature for complete automation
in diagnosing a system
Expanded support for different USB controllers
Micro 2000's Award Winning Micro-Scope PC Diagnostics Software is the "de-facto" US Industry Standard and probably the best diagnostics tool available anywhere.
Used by Technicians at: Intel, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Honeywell, AT&T, DEC, Toshiba, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA etc, as well as the US, Canadian & UK
Governments, US, Canadian, UK & NATO Armies, Navies & Air Forces and many, many more world wide. If that isn't a Pedigree we don't know what is. These pro's are not using Micro 2000 products because they are the cheapest, they are using them because they think they are better than anything else currently available!.
NEW! Micro-Scope now comes on Bootable CD-ROM!
Complete with a 1 hour Tutorial Video and a simple one-pass routine for making up to 10 copies of Micro-Scope, for use in the field while keeping the master CD stored in a safe place.
NEW! Save/Restore CMOS - Create a safe backup of the CMOS contents, and restore the CMOS as needed.
NEW! Save/Restore MBR - Save a copy of the Master Boot Record to a backup file, and restore it as needed to the same drive or another drive.
NEW! Secure Wipe-Completely erases drive contents for security of classified or sensitive data. Three security levels available that meet or exceed all government and commercial requirements for drive sterilization.NEW! The new Burnin test and Batch Test module can be loaded separately,
allowing the diskette to be removed to Burn-in Test any number of systems simultaneously.
NEW! Enhanced ID for Pentium, AMD and VIA/Cyrix CPU's.
NEW! Improved testing of proprietary RAM modules.
NEW! Enhanced features for hard drive, floppy and SCSI editor utilities. ORDER NOW
Overview:
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Because it boots into it's own purpose designed 'Microdos' operating system Micro-Scope is truly operating system independent meaning the software will run on any IBM or Intel compatible pc hardware regardless of the operating system
installed on the pc, including systems running Novell and Linux.
ACCURATELY IDENTIFIES CONFLICTS - Complete I/O port scanning identifies all I/O port usage, even if two or more devices are using the same resources. Specific device type test routines identify device type, IRQ usage, and DMA usage. Complete memory scanning identifies ROM type, beginning address and ending address. All routines function even if a
conflict exists. This is absolutely essential for upgrading and adding pc hardware. Checks PCI and Plug & Play devices.
EXTENSIVE SYSTEM INFORMATION—Directly queries the pc hardware to identify the exact device such as CPU, NPU, BIOS name and version, detailed fixed disk information, video information, and port information. Information is extremely detailed to include items such as hard drive manufacturer name and model number. Now incorporates data from DMI, Plug &
Play, and PCI resources. Support for all the latest CPU's from Intel and AMD.
INCLUDES DMI INFORMATION - Pooled from the DMI (Desktop Management Information) area of the computer BIOS, the DMI screens show extended system information such as bus types supported on the system board, maximum speed and voltage settings for the CPU, and cache size and type. Know how many free DIMM sockets are available or what kind of RAM is in the pc without having to open the case.
LOW MEMORY TESTING - Option to test ALL Base Memory prior to loading the diagnostics utility, means that even a problem in the under 64k segment of base memory, which could prevent other diagnostics software from loading can be accurately identified.
General Diagnostics Features:
Micro-Scope Computer Motherboard Diagnostic Software Features Operating System Independent—Micro 2000, Inc.'s proprietary operating system (MS2000) is written in assembly language and specifically designed for hardware diagnostics. This allows for direct access to the hardware and entirely bypasses the DOS and Windows translations, eliminating inaccuracies common to all O/S dependent diagnostics. System Information—
Directly queries the hardware to identify the exact device such as CPU, NPU, BIOS name and version, fixed disk including manufacturer name and model number, video and ports. System information is extremely detailed and spans 3 full screens of vital data incorporated from DMI, Plug & Play, and PCI resources. Identifies AMD's Opteron and Intel's Itanium 64-bit processors. DMI System Information—Pooled from the DMI (Desktop Management Information) area of the BIOS, it
shows extended system information such as supported bus types, maximum speed and voltage settings for the CPU, as well as cache size and type. Also supports DMI 2.0 specification. Multi-Processor Support & Testing—Identifies and tests up to 4 Processors in a system with the latest Intel and AMD processors. Accurately Identifies Conflicts—Specific device-type routines identify device type, IRQ usage, and
DMA usage even if two or more devices use the same resources. Also checks for PCI and Plug & Play devices. This is absolutely essential for upgrading and adding hardware. Health Status—This feature displays up to 3 temperatures, 3 fan speeds, and 8 voltage readings. IDE and SCSI Identification—Shows IDE model, serial number, and firmware version, and SCSI manufacturer name, product name, and SCSI bus width support.
Plug and Play Identification—Provides actual locations on all installed and active Plug and Play devices. PCI Identification—Detects all PCI devices on the bus and provides basic parameters for each listed device including device number, ID, type, subtype, and device attributes. USB Identification & Testing—Identifies the USB host controller and tests the host controller's functionality on the system board, for USB 1.1 and 2.0.
Batch Tests/Report Features—Allows continuous or pass-bound running of any or all tests and automatically generates a full diagnostic report which can be saved to a diskette, output to a printer or displayed on screen. An on screen and audio alert notifies you when tests are finished. Batch test can be loaded separately at boot, allowing the diskette to be removed to test multiple systems simultaneously. Save/Restore CMOS
- Create a safe backup of the CMOS contents and restore the CMOS as needed.
Save/Restore MBR - Save a copy of the Master Boot Record to a backup file, and restore it as needed to the same drive or another drive.
System Board Tests - Accurate testing of the CPU, NPU, 16 IRQ channels, 8 DMA channels, Real Time Clock, Keyboard controller, Clock Timer Chip, PS/2 Mouse controller, and speaker.
Base Memory Testing
- Prior to loading the entire diagnostic, test for errors in the first 640K which would prevent other diagnostic programs and operating systems from loading.
Bootable Disk Utility – Software comes on bootable CD-ROM. Make bootable diagnostic floppy disks from the CD.
Video Testing - Accurately tests video adapter to the extent of the capabilities of the card, regardless of
monitor limitations, and all video memory without size limitations. Tests video RAMDAC (if supported by the video card), screen focus testing, and extended VESA testing on newer video cards.
SCSI Testing - SCSI Testing includes Read, Write, and Seek capabilities of SCSI drives.
Low Level Format - Performs or initiates a low-level format on all drive types (MFM, RLL, ESDI, SCSI, all
IDE drives) even if the BIOS LBA functions are enabled. This includes factory-type initialization of all IDE & EIDE drives as well as access to true factory-style format routines.
Accurate Boot Record and Partition Recovery - Quickly restores master boot records in DOS machines that have been corrupted or damaged by viruses. Floppy and fixed disk editors display in hex and ASCII and allow technicians to edit the boot sector and volume boot on any hard drive in both FAT 16
and FAT 32 environments. Even works with 'hidden' partitions.
Cache Memory Testing - Internal and external cache memory, including sub-systems, are tested to identify the exact failure. Micro-Scope will also determine if the cache controller is active.
Hard Disk Testing - Performs Read, Write, and Butterfly Seek tests on any fixed disk. Also displays and edits physical parameters, partition parameters, and CMOS parameters on any drive. This is not a
database and does not have to be updated. Can distinguish the drive controller from the drive mechanism (impossible in DOS) and find any physical or electronic defect on the drive or controller. Allows for relocating Track 0 on supported IDE drives. Safe Write Test allows user to perform a write test without destroying any data on the drive.
Floppy Disk Testing - Accurately tests any portion of a floppy drive including Read, Write, Format, Safe
Write, and Butterfly Seek Tests. Tests all media formats up to 2.88MB and includes a user-defined option for higher media formats.
Peripheral Testing - Complete and accurate testing of the mouse, joystick, keyboard, printer port, and sleep button.
Serial and Parallel Port Testing - Far surpasses the capabilities of DOS or Windows-based diagnostics to provide the most extensive and accurate testing available for all ports regardless of IRQ or I/O port
assignment. Detects the interrupt a serial or parallel device is actually using regardless of how it is believed to be configured. All lines are tested on the external tests with the included loopback connectors. Instantly identifies UART capabilities. Also tests FIFO capabilities, if present, of any serial port.
Modem Testing - Tests modems in connected or non-connected mode, including major AT modem
commands. Retrieves modem's information and type directly from the modem's chipset.
Multimedia Testing - Performs Read and Seek tests of CD-ROM, CD-ROMs in DVD drives, and CD-R drives. SoundBlaster-compatible and Adlib tests include full synthesizer tests with frequency as well as volume and gain control testing for left, right, and stereo channels. ATAPI CD-ROM information includes
CD-ROM speed, buffer size, and read/write capabilities. Also includes standard AC'97 multimedia testing.
LAN Card Testing - Micro-Scope internally tests LAN cards with chipsets from Intel, 3Com, RealTek, National, and SMC. When multiple NIC cards are detected, the user can select any card. Also provides chipset support, increasing the number of cards supported.
IDE Drive Testing - Tests Read and Seek functions of removable drives including LS-120, Iomega ZIP,
and IDE CD-ROM drives. IDE CD-ROM drives can even be tested without drivers.
Real-time Benchmarks - The benchmarks in Micro-Scope are based on the Real Time Clock (RTC), and not on making a comparison to another system like other utilities on the market. Because of our direct hardware access we are not subject to significant I/O delay introduced by the BIOS.
Secure Wipe - Completely erases all drive contents for security of classified or sensitive data. Three
security levels available that meet or exceed all government and commercial requirements for drive sterilization.
User Support Forum - Access to our Micro 2000 User Forum where you can exchange ideas and questions with other technicians. FULL INTELLIGENT USB TESTING LOOPBACK INCLUDED!
FULL SUITE OF MULTIMEDIA DIAGNOSTICS TESTING - Micro-Scope Performs read and seek testing of CD-Rom and CD-R in DVD Drives. Sound Card Testing - Sound Blaster and Compatibles and AdLib includes full synthesizer testing including frequency, volume and gain control and left and right stereo channels.
REALTIME BENCHMARK TESTING - CPU, NPU, Hard Drive, Memory and Video are Benchmarked
against the Real Time Clock not by making comparisons notional computer system speed settings like other software. Our Benchmark Test is always 100% accurate because we have direct access to the system hardware and so are not subject to the significant I/O delay introduced by the BIOS.
REPORTING - Diagnostics and benchmark results can be saved to diskette or output to a printer.
PRINT SCREEN CAPABILITY - Allows Micro-Scope screen images to be captured to an ASCII
text file on a floppy diskette. This greatly improves the overall ease with which diagnostics information can be collected.
DETAILED DOCUMENTATION - Detailed manual that covers complete descriptions of each and every feature of the software.
PROFESSIONAL FIELD CASE - Provides easy portability and a professional look.
INCLUDES A POST PROBE HARDWARE CARD - Diagnose DEAD PCs in seconds! Save time! First Ever Universal P.O.S.T. Card For All PC's
included in Computer Diagnostic Kit "This is the only card that will function in every system on the market." -Scott Muller From Upgrading and Reparing PCs Computer Motherboard Diagnostics FEATURES INCLUDE:When the card is inserted in the PCI bus, we capture all of the POST codes, even before the PCI bus has been initialized and tested by the BIOS.
Lights monitor advanced PCI and ISA signals including Clock, Frame, Initiator Ready, Target Ready, Device Select, I/O Read, I/O Write, Reset, Clock, Memory Read/Write, Address Latch Enable, and Oscillator functions. The card's excellent design allows viewing of the lights and numeric display from either side of the card no matter how its inserted into the computer. Advanced monitoring lights for both PCI and ISA functions. If the system is so dead that it isn't even
posting, these lights will lead you in the right direction. Voltage tips accurately designed to clip Volt Meter leads to while monitoring voltage to the system board including +5vdc -5vdc +12vdc -12vdc and an additional monitor for 3.3V on the PCI BUS. Post Probe will still work if the CPU is not working on the motherboard. Post Probe will go in and verify that the CPU in bad and let you know if the mother board will burn out another CPU. This way you will not burn
up any more CPU's. Other post testers out there will not work if the CPU is bad on the computer. PRE-P.O.S.T. TESTS - Two LEDs monitor clock signals and oscillator signals, making it easy to determine synchronous operation. Additionally, the LEDs are on separate circuits, making it easier to spot the difference between clock chip and crystal failures.
One LED monitors the Reset signal. This allows a reset to be seen during POST, and may indicate a short. POST Step button allows you to cycle through all displayed POST codes one at a time up to the point of failure. Other makers cards do not do this. Post Probe is the only card that has a post step button that allows you to cycle through all displayed post codes one at a time up to the point of failure. Other post
testers can only show you one error along the post. (Using other makers post cards you can not tell if you are about to burn up other components or if you are going to buy a video card for a bad motherboard.) Compact design makes it less bulky than other PCI/ISA combo POST cards, and helps to prevent the ISA portion from being plugged in backwards Two LEDs monitor I/O read and I/O write, distinguishing between read and write failures. Also monitored
are Memory read/write to distinguished between address line failures and memory chip failures. This feature is especially beneficial when working with older BIOS's that don't emit P.O.S.T. codes such as DTKs and older XTs. An ALE LED monitor ensures proper CPU/DMA operation. UNIVERSAL CAPABILITIES The POST PROBE PCI is the only totally universal POST reader card that will work in ANY desktop PC. Our
card supports ISA, PCI, and even Micro Channel systems. The Micro 2000 Micro Channel Adapter works in tandem with the POST-Probe's 8-bit ISA interface, allowing the POST-Probe to work with any bus on the market, from the IBM PS/2 to EISA and Compaq machines. To accomplish this feat, POST- Probe has the ability to function on various port addresses, depending on the bus type.
Troubleshooting a dead PC is now just three simple steps: 1. Get the Code: The POST PROBE PCI will display a two- digit error code on its hexadecimal display. The display itself is mounted on both sides of the card so it's visible no matter which way it's installed. Simply reference the code in the documentation under the correct BIOS. Other manufactories of post testers just
give you the post test description that they get free from the BIOS manufacture. Micro 2000 reverse-engineers the BIOS to give you more detailed information in the form of the diac code. 2. Find the Problem: Our POST Code lists have been translated from the ambiguous POST lists the manufacturers provide into a simple table that shows WHAT COMPONENT OR AREA IS BEING TESTED. 3. Find the Solution
: After finding the failing component, reference to the Troubleshooting section to find a detailed explanation of the component itself and advice on repair or replacement. The comprehensive manual covers POST procedures for AMI, AWARD, ZENITH, CHIPS and Technologies, HEWLETT-PACKARD, IBM, MR BIOS, PHOENIX, XT, DTK and several others. The manual is laid out to show the POST code test failures, and also a "plain-English " description of the exact chip or
device that caused that test to fail. Also included in the back of the manual are diagrams of the ISA and PCI bus pinouts, a memory map, standard IRQ assignments, and some of the more common chip designations.
UNLIMITED LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT— You get 30 days of free support by phone and unlimited support by email for life.
UPGRADES - Micro-Scope Computer Diagnostics are up-dated regularly with new
features and latest hardware support.
"In the service business, time is money.
The Micro2000 Universal Diagnostic Toolkit is worth its weight in gold for any service company. The cost of the product is quickly recovered because of faster turn around time when fixing problem systems. The product
also helps control business costs simply because technicians are more accurately diagnosing what parts they require for system repairs." Compunotes UNIVERSAL PC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLKIT
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