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Section
3
Installation
Preliminary Speed Check Using SysChk
SysChck is a utility located on the Utilities Disk that measures different components in your
computer. Use this utility to measure the CPU Speed and CPU Throughput Speed. You can
measure the performance of your computer by checking SysChck. SysChck must be run in
DOS. It cannot be run in the DOS shell through Windows®.
Accessing SysChck:
1.
Insert the Utility Diskette in the floppy drive
(A:)
2.
If you are in:
Windows 95
, select “Shut Down” from the start button.
Select “Restart the Computer in MS-DOS mode?”
Windows 3.1
, select “File” from the Program Manager
Select “Exit Windows” (and confirm)
You should have a
DOS C:\Windows
Prompt
3.
Change to the applicable drive
(A:)
4
Change the directory.
cd syschk
(enter)
5.
To execute the program, type
SYSCHK
at the
A:\SYSCHK
prompt.
6.
Press
9
for SPEED. This will display the throughput speed and the CPU speed.
7.
Record your speed and through put for future reference.
Before You Begin QUICKCHIP Installation
The QUICKCHIP installation should not take long to complete, however, please allow plenty of
time to finish. Before beginning the removal of the old 486 processor and installing of the
QUICKCHIP, there are a few details to be addressed.
1.
Start your computer and verify that there are no hardware or software problems
before you begin the installation. If you are experiencing any problems,correct them
before you begin the installation.
2.
Back up all data from the hard drive and record all original CMOS settings.
3.
Verify the type of processor socket you have (see page 11).
4.
Take note of the position and orientation of Pin 1 (identified by either a notch,
beveled edge, dot or half-circle) of the 486 CPU before you remove it.
