The Universal Diagnostic Toolkit is a combination of two PC diagnostic tools: the Micro-Scope PC diagnostic software and the Post-Probe for troubleshooting ‘dead’ PCs.

Post-Probe is a universalpost reader for detecting the POST or Power-On Self Test codes put out by the BIOS during boot-up. A complete listing of the POST codes for about 40 BIOS versions are found in the manual, which also includes beep codes and a diagnostics section with references for specific hardware failures.

A quick look will pin-point the cause of even the most obscure problems in the non-booting computer. Post-Probe is the only post reader card that includes a PCI card and ISA card combined.

For computer diagnostics, Micro-Scope is the tool preferred by more professional technicians, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies than any other PC diagnostics software. It has its own bootable operating system for the most accurate benchmarks and diagnostics. There are separate routines for cache memory diagnostics, expanded and extended memory diagnostics, motherboard diagnostics including CPU tests, complete port testing, modem diagnostics and more.

Micro-Scope's memory testing and hard drive testing are considered the industry's most advanced.

Micro-Scope utilities include a variety of benchmarks, low-level formatting, hard drive editing and monitor alignment tools. The Secure Wipe feature provides privacy and security by erasing all traces of data from a hard drive.

Together, the components of the Universal Toolkit provide everything you need to diagnose any PC, dead or alive.

Micro-Scope 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 the inaccuracies common to all O/S dependent diagnostics. NEW! Now available on bootable CD with all new GUI interface.

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. NEW! 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 bus types supported, maximum speed and voltage settings for the CPU, and cache size and type. NEW! Now 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 the 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.

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.

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.

NEW! Make Bootable Disk Utility
Makes bootable diagnostic floppy disks from the CD.

Unlimited Memory Testing
Micro-Scope has extensive testing of the memory with no upper limit using special cache avoidance steps to ensure the problem lies in the memory and not in the cache. A wide array of tests include Pseudo-Random, Xor’ed Address Test, Bit Test, Proximity Test, and Pattern Test and will find even obscure memory problems such as physically mis-linked cells and refresh issues.

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 the 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, and 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 which 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
All 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. Distinguishes the drive controller from the drive mechanism, (impossible under DOS) and finds any physical or electronic defect on the drive or the 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 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, and 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-compatibles 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.

NEW! Now includes standard AC’97 multimedia testing.

LAN Card Testing
Micro-Scope internally tests LAN cards with chipsets from Intel, 3Com, RealTek, National, and SMC. NEW! Now allows for selection of any NIC card in the system when multiple cards are detected. Also additional chipset support has been added, 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.

Realtime 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 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.

Micro-Scope comes with:
- Micro-Scope on CD-ROM
- Micro-Scope Documentation
- 9-pin Serial Loopback Plug
- 25-pin Serial Loopback Plug
- 25-pin Parallel Loopback Plug
- Carrying Case

Unlimited Lifetime Technical Support
Most companies only offer 30 days of free support. After that you’re on your own or you have to pay a fee. Micro 2000 gives free lifetime technical support for all diagnostic products.

NEW! User Support Forum
Access to our Micro 2000 forum where you can exchange ideas and questions with other technicians.

Post-Probe Features:

UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE
Use Post-Probe with all current bus types: ISA, PCI, and EISA.

The following LED displays are included on the Post-Probe card:
- 5 LEDs to monitor power supply. Also includes 4 voltage pads to measure actual power under load with the use of a voltmeter (+5vdc, -5vdc, +12vdc, -12vdc). An extra LED has been added to monitor the 3.3v from the PCI bus.

- Pre-POST Tests. Another 2 LEDs monitor clock 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, which may indicate a short on the motherboard.

- Two LEDs monitor I/O Read and I/O Write, distinguishing between read and write failures. Also monitored are Memory Read/Write to distinguish between address line failures and memory chip failures. This feature is especially beneficial when working with older BIOSs that don’t emit POST codes, such as DTKs and older XTs.

HEXADECIMAL LED DISPLAYS
Hex display on both sides to provide improved visibility, regardless of slot orientation.

COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL
Covers BIOS POST procedures for almost every PC on the market today including: AMI, Award, Zenith, Chips & Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, MR BIOS, Phoenix, XTs and DTKs and many others. Each manufacturer’s POST list contains the test description and a reference to the Troubleshooting section of the manual.

Detailed troubleshooting sections give details on prime components on the motherboard as well as their functions.

POST-PROBE INCLUDES
ISA/PCI POST Probe Card, Comprehensive Manual, Vinyl Carrying Case.

FIELD CASE
Provides easy portability and a professional look.

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Special Note: The Universal Diagnostic Toolkit does not include USB Scope.