PassMark BurnInTest V2.1
Copyright (C) 2000 PassMark Software
All Rights Reserved
http://www.passmark.com

Overview
========
Passmarks BurnInTest is a software tool that allows all
the major sub-systems of a computer to be simultaneously
tested for reliability and stability.
<For more details see the online help>


Status
======
This is a shareware program.
This means that you need to buy it if you would like
to continue using it after the evaluation period.

Installation
============
1) Uninstall any previous version of BurnInTest
2) Double click on Setup
3) Follow the prompts


UnInstallation
==============
Use the Windows control panel, Add / Remove Programs


Requirements
============
Windows 95 or 98 or NT or 2000
DirectX software installed.
16Meg RAM
2 Meg of free hard disk space 
(plus an additional 10Meg to run the Disk test)
MMX compatible CPU for MMX tests
Network card for network tests
Loop back plugs (Serial port test only)

Version History
===============
Heres a summary of all the changes that have been made in
each version of BurnInTest.

Version 2.1 - 30/Aug/2000 (Build 1001)
- Bug fix with keeping selected Log format between runs of
  BurnInTest 
- Bug fix with handling unformatted floppy disk
- Bug fix causing multiple PASSED/FAILED windows, when
  tests take a long time to clean up.
- Bug fix with network test to avoid blocking on some error
  conditions.
- Better window refresh rate in Network test window to avoid
  flashing
 

Version 2.1 - 27/Aug/2000 (Build 1000)
- BurnInTest was split into a standard version and a
  professional version. The professional version is the
  same as the standard version except that parallel and
  serial loop back tests are added.
- A new command line parameter was added, /r. This starts
  tests running automatically on startup.
- A new parallel port loop back test was added. (an additional
  external plug and the Pro version of the software are
  required for this test)
- A new serial port loop back test was added. (an additional
  external plug and the Pro version of the software are
  required for this test)
- New Pentium III CPUs are now identified.
- The test failed window is now displayed at the autostop
  time if an error occurred. Previously the test failed
  window would only be displayed if the "Stop on Error" check
  box was set.
- A new option to have multiple log files with Date and time
  stamping in the file name has been included.
- Machine type and serial numbers can now be entered into a
  new dialog box. (so an audit trail can be maintained). The
  information entered is stored in log files and displayed in
  the main window.
- Results can be saved as text and HTML format from the Save as
  Log menu.

Version 2.0 Build 1002 - 11/June/2000
- Improved error checking in network test to pick up bad network config.

Version 2.0 Build 1001 - 20/May/2000
- Fixed a display problem under Windows95 with the splash screen

Version 2.0 - 20/April/2000

- A date and time stamp and Level2 cache size has been added
  to the ASCII log file.
- Extensive updates to the help file
- Dual CPU support was added for speed and temperature
  measurement. In V1.0 only a single CPU would be reported on.
- Better CPU speed measurement. In some configurations, such
  as multiple CPU systems, V1.0 was reporting the wrong speed.
  The test is now much more accurate on all systems. In some
  cases we can even measure to 1/10th of a Mhz.
- We went into partnership with the Hmonitor (hardware monitor)
  people, to do temperature monitoring. When running BurnInTest
  with Hmonitor, the main window and the log file will record
  the CPU(s) temperature.
- The visual appearance of the main window was improved.
- Command line parameters can now be used to specify configuration
  file that will be loaded at startup.
- The menu options were rearranged into more logical groupings.
- Allowed test configuration files to be saved and loaded. This
  allows multiple test configurations to be supported.
- A large green flashing "PASSED" window now pops up when the
  test period ends and there were no errors.
- A large red flashing "FAILED" window now pops up when the test
  period ends and there was an error. If BurnInTest is set to stop
  on errors, then the message will be displayed when the first
  error is encountered.
- A Network connection test was added to test your networking
  hardware and software.
- A Memory test was added to test the available RAM in the computer.
- Shareware period extended to 30days (it was 15days in V1.0)
- A registration button was added in the toolbar
- Improved 256 color Icons for each test window and the main
  window. Each Icon for each test window is now unique which is a
  big help when using ALT-TAB to switch Windows.
- Fixed up a problem when ALT-F4 was used to close the test windows.
  Now the key combination ALT-F4 can be used to stop all tests
  from any BurnInTest window.
- Fixed a minor bug with the Autostop function not stopping if the
  main window was not visible.
- Fixed a bug that was stopping the hard disk slide bar in duty
  cycle window acting independently of floppy disk setting.
- Re-Wrote the CD Test to better detect error conditions
- Allowed the selection of a particular CD player to test.
  In V1.0 the first CD Player was always used, now any
  available CD-Player can be selected.

V1.0   11/Sept/99

- First version released to the world


Documentation
=============
All the documentation is online. It can be accessed from
the help menu.

Support
=======
For technical support, questions, suggestions, Mail us at
support@passmark.com
or visit our web page at
http://www.passmark.com

Ordering / Registration
=======================
All the details are in the online documentation
or you can visit our sales information page
http://www.passmark.com/sales

Compatibility issues with the Network Test
==========================================
WinSock2.2 (ws2_32.dll) is required for this test. This
means that the Network Test will not work with early
versions of Windows95. All the other tests will work.

If you are running Windows NT or Windows2000, you need
to have administrator privileges to run this test.


Enjoy..
The PassMark Development team
