VectorBOOT v1.1 (Tool) by Vision

Project...: Utility boot (VectorBOOT)
Version...: V1.0
Date......: 11-June-1991
Author....: P. de Boer (VECTOR/Vision)
Assembler.: ASM-One V1.01, DevPac V2.14


Preface:
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 This program is beggarware, this means that you can copy it freely as long
 as you don't ask any more money for it than a nominal fee for copying.  If
 you intend to use this program, send $1 !! (or a verified quality disk)
 to the address below. If you want to distribute this program you should
 keep this document with it. This program cannot be used for commercial
 purposes without written permission from the author.
 If you have suggestions or remarks about this program, or if you find
 any bugs, please let me know.

      Write to the following address:

                    P. de Boer
                    Zeeloodsenlaan 79
                    1785 BM  Den Helder
                    Holland


Contents:
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         1 - Introduction
         2 - How to use it
         3 - Update report


Introduction:
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 A last ! An utility boot that suits MY needs ! No more absolute located
 stuff in memory. I hope you like my bootblock !


How to use it:
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CLI Usage only !!


SYNTAX: VectorBOOT n

 n = is the drive you want to install


If you installed the bootblock, hold the RIGHT mousebutton pressed during
boot. You should now enter the bootblock.
If both little lines are GREEN, the nothing is found in memory.
If the're RED then the bootblock found something check for a "?".
The "?" marked address are NOT STANDARD

It's propably a virus or so, press F5 to KILL it.

Press ESC or LEFT mousebutton to continue to boot.

PS: If the bootblock wasn't installed, check if the disk was write-protected
    If this isn't the case then you propably have booted up with a VIRUS !
    Get rid of it and try again !


The bootblock gives you a variety of information.
 The first column shows you the Interrupt vectors levels 1-7.
 The second columb shows you some of the execbase vectors and values.

  COLD = ColdCapture  (mostly used by viruses, (SetPatch r uses it also !))
  COOL = CoolCapture
  WARM = WarmCapture  (almost never used, but for the completness)

  TAG  = KickTagPtr   (Resident code, RAD: VD0: Viruses,etc.)
  MEM  = KickMemPtr   (memlists)
  CHK  = KickChksum   the checksum over TAG and MEM

  CHIP: The amount of CHIP memory currently available
  FAST: The amount of FAST memory currently available


Then you have a few 'tools'

 Press: F1 = to toggle between 50Hz and 60Hz (ECS only !!!!)
        F2 = to kill ALL extra memory (only 512Kb left !!)
        F3 = to kill ALL extra drives (only one drive left !!)
        F4 = to reset (nothing is killed)
        F5 = to HARD reset (everyting is cleared and all viruses are killed)
        F6 = to write the bootblock to another disk (don't forget to insert
             that disk !)


Important notes:
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 NOTE: This bootblock is not garanteed to work on every configuration.
       If it doesn't work please let me know. (or check out the source
       if you're an assembly freak)


Update report:
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V1.0 Update:
=============
 Removed serveral bugs


                                                     've fun,



 PS: Don't forget to send me that dollar (or a VERIFIED quality disk).

VectorBOOT port
VectorBOOT V1.1 by P. de Boer (VECTOR/Vision)
SYNTAX: VectorBOOT n
  Where n stands for the drive you want to install
Unable to open trackdisk.device for unit 0 !
Bootblock installed.



COLD:
F1: 60Hz
I2:
COOL:
F2: 512Kb
I3:
WARM:
F3: One drive
I4:
F4: Reset
I5:
MEM: 
F5: KILL
I6:
TAG: 
F6: Write boot
I7:
CHK: 
CHIP:
FAST:
DRIVES: