DISKTOOL, (C) 1999-2000, Bart Lagerweij. What does it do? ---------------- It performs various tests on all kind of harddisks, ATAPI/SCSI/RAID/... as long as the drive is under BIOS control (INT13/INT13 extensions). The test functions are: - Seek test - Quick read - Random read - Full read - Random write/compare* - Full write/compare* - Logical block address test* - Full erase* - Spindle speed WARNING: the test functions marked by "*" are destructive, they overwrite data on your disk. You can create/customize your own test-maps, and run whatever test functions you want. These test-maps can also be started by command-line parameters. For example, to start a test you've created called "mytest" for 3 loops on your first fixed disk, you should run "disktool -l=3 -s=80 mytest". Command line options -------------------- Syntax: DISKTOOL <switches> <test> switches: -? Help -s:<drive> Select the drive number to play with (in hex) normally the first fixed disk is 80, the second one 81, and so on -l:<loops> Run test <loops> irritations -d Debug-mode -v Verbose mode (say more) -x Expert mode (enabled some advanced options) -b Batch mode, no questions asked, *use with caution*, it can run a destructive test without asking!!! test: The name of the test to run Is DISKTOOL freeware? --------------------- Yes, DISKTOOL is freeware! What platforms are supported? ----------------------------- DISKTOOL runs best in plane Dos. It will run in Windows 9x, but things get slowed down, best thing is to run it in Dos. You can very easily create a bootable floppy diskette, and run disktool from it. How do I install it? -------------------- You don't install it. Just boot Dos (not windows) and run DISKTOOL.EXE Legal stuff ----------- In no event shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss). In other words: USE THIS UTILITY AT YOUR OWN RISK! How can the author be reached ----------------------------- The author can be reached by E-mail: bart@nu2.nu Where can I get the latest version? ----------------------------------- For the latest version of DISKTOOL look on http://www.nu2.nu Version history --------------- v1.3 Changed the device scan, now search from drive number 00h-0ffh. Using INT13/AH=15h "Get Drive Type". Only accepting drive type 3 (fixed disk) v1.2 First public release
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