PC Inspector is an advanced POST card for multi-function testing of AT 286 through Pentium systems (including the new Pentium III and Celeron, Cyrix M2 and AMD K5, K6, K6-3D, K7 processors, including MMX technology). The card provides users with visual digital indicators for identifying POST error codes, monitoring power supply voltages and system bus signals, and detecting IRQ and DMA conflicts. Further, the card has an "on-board" Flash ROM for testing system peripherals.

When installed into any standard I/O slot, the PC Inspector will monitor the systems Power On Self Test (POST). The card monitors POST codes at 80, 84, 90, 190, and LPT ports. When POST detects an error, the test sequence is halted at the failing test error code. PC Inspector supports all BIOS's that output POST error codes.

The card's on-board LED's monitor most system signals and power supply voltages. The card has 4 LED's for monitoring the 5, -5, 12, -12 voltages within 5%. If any voltages are not present, the LED will fail to light up, clearly indicating the errant voltage. Power supply information is also routed to the screen to display exact reading of each voltage line. On-Board LED's continuously test System Clock, Oscillator, Address Latch Enable, CHCHK, CHRDY, AEN, RESET, and Watch-Dog signals.

The final set of LED's tests for IRQ and DMA conflicts. By initializing any peripheral using an IRQ or a DMA line, an LED lights up corresponding to the used DMA or IRQ line. The card makes it easy to determine if cards are sharing or conflicting on a particular IRQ or DMA line. This card is excellent for tracking DMA and IRQ information for old and obsolete peripherals.

For advanced testing of "completely dead" systems using an oscilloscope, users may attach PC Inspector's reset line to the motherboard's reset jumper. The reset is activated every 2 seconds.

Finally, the card is equipped with a Flash ROM for testing system peripherals. The ROM automatically loads after the successful completion of POST. Some of the tests that are performed: Base, Extended and Cache Memory, Hard/Floppy/EIDE CD ROM drives, Serial/Parallel Ports, Keyboard, CMOS RAM & RTC, Video Cards, I/O Port Monitor, System Configuration, Extensive Burn-In, and more. All diagnostics are run from ROM. No disks are needed.

Product Features:

  • Monitors POST - Monitor Power On Self Test error codes output by system BIOS during pre-boot. Ports 80, 84, 85, 90, 190, 378, 2F8 and 3BC are all supported.
  • Power Supply Testing - Monitors all four power supply voltages +12, -12, +5, -5. Results are viewed using on-board LEDs. NEW FEATURE - Display POWER results on SCREEN as a Multi-Meter.
  • Easy to Use - Card simply installs into any open ISA or EISA slot.
  • Signal Testing - Monitors important system signals including: S-CLK, OSC, ALE, CHCHK, CHRDY, AEN, RESET, WD-R and WD-G.
  • System Level Diagnostics - Allows testing of RAM, Drives, Keyboard, Video, Serial & Parallel Ports, Monitor and Printers.
  • Comprehensive Memory Testing - For Base, Extended, Cache and Video Memory.
  • Flash ROM Technology - Upgrading the on-board ROM is simple. The upgrading process is fully automated with board design.
  • Advanced System Debugging - Allows the card to be used in conjunction with other tools such as: Oscilloscopes, Logic Probes, etc. for isolating critical system failures.
  • Small Compact Design - The card is excellent for "On-Site testing." Its rugged design allows the card to be safely carried in any tools case.
  • Automated Testing - Allows for complete system testing in less than 10 minutes. Software may be set to run Burn-In mode for any group of tests.
  • O/S Independent - Runs complete system diagnostics without loading any operating systems, TSRs, drivers or any other programs which reside in memory.
  • Data Logging - Users may print results of the "on-board" diagnostics for maintaining records and tracking of systems tested.
  • POST Codes on Disk - POST errors codes are easily viewed by using PC Inspectors reference disk.
  • Burn-In Testing - Users may choose from an extensive list of tests and the duration for Burn-In testing. This information may be saved in a script file for later use.
  • Continuous Testing - Affords testing on intermittent problems and verify function of repaired devices.

 


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