01/08/95 v1.1

Files in this archive:
 
        1. README.TXT    - This file.
        2. HIDE87.COM    - Pentium FPU disabling utility.
        3. SHOW87.EXE    - Pentium FPU enabling utility.
        4. PENTIUM.EXE   - Windows 3.x Pentium FPU Test Utility.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  DOS or MSDOS version 3.x or above.
  Microsoft Windows 3.x.

PENTIUM.EXE

  To test whether your CPU's Floating Point Unit (FPU) is working properly,
  run PENTIUM.EXE from within Windows. The correct result should be zero (0).
 
  The program performs the following calculation:
 
        4,195,835 - ((4,195,835 / 3,145,727) * 3,145,727) = 0
        
  (On some Pentium CPU's with the faulty FPU, this equation returns 256.)
 
HIDE87.COM

  This is a TSR (Terminate & Stay Resident) utility which "masks" or hides
  the FPU by informing programs that there is no FPU present. Programs are
  then "fooled" into using the normal math functions.
 
  Run this utility from the DOS command line BEFORE launching Windows. Note
  that it will not work from a DOS-Window. You must exit Windows, invoke 
  HIDE87, the re-launch Windows.
   
SHOW87.EXE

  This is the counterpart to HIDE87.COM, it will disable HIDE87 so that
  FPU calls can take place.

DISCLAIMER

  Although extensive testing has been done on these utilities, the author
  makes no warranties, explicit or implied, as to the performance of this
  software, or damage arising from using this software. By running these
  programs, you accept these terms.
   
DISTRIBUTION

  Provided no changes are made, you may distribute this software freely. 
  Shareware distributors are welcomed to distribute, providing there is 
  no charge other than cost of media and distribution materials.

CONTRIBUTION

  Pentium Test Utility was developed by: Diversified Computer Services
                                         P.O. Box 40285
                                         Downey, CA  90239

  If you find this utility useful, please register. Send $10 to the address
  listed above. You may also register through Compuserve, just GO SWREG and
  register under Registration ID 4191.

  If $10 is too much for you, then send whatever you can. Your contribution 
  will make it worth it for me to continue developing software (I'm starting 
  to think that a job, frying burgers at McDonald's may be more profitable.) 
  
  Thank-you. :)
