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- CTS Serial Port Utilities DESCRIBE.DOC
-
- 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
- ------------------
- The CTS Serial Port Utilities uses a naming convention of CTSSPU.yyy,
- where "yyy" is the extension showing the compression method used.
- The preferred name is:
-
- CTSSPU34.ZIP CTS Serial Port Utilities, Version 3.4
-
- If the program is compressed using some other file compression
- method, then please use the name "CTSSPU" 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.
-
- Please be sure to remove ALL old versions of CTSSPU as our
- telephone and fax numbers are changing!
-
- Keywords
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- Serial Port, Comm Port, IRQ, Interrupt, Diagnostic, UART, DOS,
- Communications, Utilities, Port Conflicts, Modem, FAX
-
- Category
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- Communication Utility, Serial Port Setup & Diagnostic
-
- New in Version 3
- ----------------
- * BIOS_FIX - a utility for your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to ensure
- correct Com port detection on all computers
-
- * ResetMod(em) - a utility to regain control of a modem
-
- * HangUp - a utility to force the modem to disconnect
-
- * Windows setup test - verifies that the Windows port setup is
- correct for the computer by comparing the actual port
- addresses and IRQs to those detected by the bios and set in
- the Windows SYSTEM.INI file. This feature is included in
- BIOS_FIX as well to make sure the setup is always accurate.
- The windows setup tests are in registered versions only.
-
- * A list of IRQs that are constantly in use and cannot be used
- by a serial port.
-
- * 16650 and 16750 UART support. These new UARTs provide additional
- buffering and flow control features. Complete descriptions are
- included in the SPU.DOC file.
-
- * A specific test for a mouse/modem conflict.
-
- * Modem Identification report displays the results of the
- modem identification commands (registered versions only).
-
- * Introduction of an OEM version: "PortInfo for Customer
- Support". See the file OEM.DOC for more information.
-
- One Line Description
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- CTS Serial Port Utilities v3.3: Test, fix & control comm ports
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- Short Description
- -----------------
- The CTS Serial Port Utilities (SPU) is a collection of Com Port setup
- and control utilities for anyone involved with PC support or with a
- serial port problem. Detect failed UARTs, more than one port at the
- same address, PCs which can't use Com4, shared and conflicting IRQ
- assignments, com ports which can't generate IRQs, & non-standard BIOS
- port assignments. IDs which ports have modems, and identifies the
- modems as internal, external, FAX-capable, and FAX class supported.
- IDs all UART types (including T/Ports, ESP, HSSP & emulated UARTs),
- actual IRQ & address used. Updates the BIOS to match actual port
- settings; short form report perfect for AUTOEXEC.BAT operation.
- DOS 2.1+, or "DOS box" under Windows or OS/2.
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- Long Description
- ----------------
- 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. Each of the utilities can operate as a
- Windows or OS/2 DOS application.
-
- 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)
- * Serial ports that have failed
- * Interrupt conflicts between a mouse and a serial port
- * Mouse / Modem conflicts
- * 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 BIOS serial port setups
- * Serial ports that cannot generate interrupts
- * Helps to determine when interrupts can be shared
- * Checks and suggests changes (when required) to the
- Windows port setups
-
- Other information provided:
- * Actual IRQ used by each port and the current IRQ status
- * DOS port assignments (com1-com4, mouse)
- * Detects which ports have modems or FAXmodems connected, and
- (in many cases) if the modem is internal or external
- * Detects which FAX classes are supported by the modem(s)
- * Port (UART) Identification (8250, 8250A/16450, 16550,
- 16550A, 16650, 16750, ESP, HSSP, 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 (includes support for larger FIFOs available in
- the 16650 & 16750 UARTs)
- * 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).
-
- Additional features:
- * Can update the system BIOS to accurately match the actual
- serial port setting.
- * 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.
-
- Special Utilities:
- * Update the BIOS data area with accurate port information
- * Reset the modem to a known state
- * Hang up the modem when left on line by another application
- * Control the 16550A FIFO trigger level
- * Set port speed and format
- * Add or swap serial ports in the BIOS Comm Port data area
- * Control the RTS, DTR, and Out2 (IRQ enable) lines
- * Reset a serial port to initial settings
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- Registration Information
- ------------------------
- You can register directly with CTS by printing the file ORDER.DOC or
- by contacting us as described below.
-
-
- Comments from users:
- --------------------
-
- "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!"
-
- About CTS
- ---------
- Computer Telecommunication Systems, Inc. is a software development
- and consulting company specializing in personal computer
- communications. CTS was founded in 1990, and is owned and operated
- by John Jerrim.
-
- Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any problems,
- questions, comments or suggestions.
-
- To keep up with our latest products and for general information of
- interest to modem users, be sure to visit our home page on the
- World Wide Web. You can find us at "http://www.comminfo.com". You can
- also retrieve files from our ftp site at:
-
- ftp://ftp.comminfo.com/users/www00402
-
- We are also on CompuServe. Come and visit us in the "Benchmarks
- and Standards" forum (GO BENCHMARK). We are located in the
- Diagnostics Tools section.
-
- Thank you for your support.
-
- John Jerrim
- Founder & Chief Technical Officer
-
- Computer Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
- 3847 Foxwood Road, Suite 1000
- Duluth, Georgia 30136-6100
- USA
-
- I can also be reached electronically as follows:
- Orders: 1-800-380-2666
- Voice: 1-770-263-8623
- FAX: 1-770-263-0124
- CompuServe: 76662,2315
- Internet: jjerrim@comminfo.com
- World Wide Web: http://www.comminfo.com
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