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Version 2.99 -- Please also read the file V299.DOC!
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ -DEBUG option for diagnostic purposes
+ Several automatic hints to catch errors
+ Help files will be compressed
+ Compatibility with some new HighFlex BIOSes and with WinBIOS
+ Unified print dialogue to print files, reference and help texts
+ -NOBACK suppresses automatic backup of CMOS RAM
+ -VI reduces screen output (for the visually impaired user)
+ BLASTER variable will be converted to upper case
+ Automatic search in online reference, AMISETUP.IDX
+ Print your own BIOS manual
+ Command line arguments can be abbreviated
+ Spell checker (Sysytem, Trubo, Dealy, Disalay usw.)
+ Reset tries the PS/2 port first
+ Support of 128KB BIOSes
+ AMIsetup can read the BIOS in Protected Mode
+ Diagnostic of the Keyboard Controller
- Removed the expiration code in the shareware version, a shareware notice
  will be shown instead
- One in five explanations of the online reference will be shown to
  unregistered users, too
* Numerous bug fixes, additions, changes, even to the menu structure

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Version 2.70
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ Recognizes BIOS ID string more often
+ To save memory, there is now an AMISETUP.OVL overlay file
+ Supports SOYO BIOS
! Finally runs on Pentium systems
! After changing a setting, all others will be updated
+ All settings can be modified via the Ctrl-Cursor shortcuts
! The Password function now works on systems with BIOS date 08/08/93 or
  later
- Removed "Cache Status", "16-Bit checksum" and "ISA Bus" messages

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Version 2.60
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ The program displays the current initialisation phase while loading.
! Some machines would hang before the "Program Information" box was
  displayed (AMIsetup was trying to detect the CPU). This function was
  removed (it was out of sync with the flood of new processor models
  anyway).
+ CMOS Checksums displays the current CMOS (+EISA) RAM size.
+ New function allows you to check the coprocessor detection of your
  BIOS (see AMISETUP.DOC).
+ You can configure 2.88 MB diskette drives on any machine now (see
  AMISETUP.DOC for restrictions).
+ If changes have been made in the Setup, you will be asked whether
  you want to reboot. Reboot flushes the SmartDrive cache automatically
  (disable with "-NOSM"). If running under OS/2, the window will be
  closed.

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Version 2.54
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ Enhanced Soundblaster support
  ώ Enabled in the unregistered version
  ώ Built-in default driver
  ώ Smarter error recovery and diagnosis
+ Automatic back-up of CMOS RAM (and EISA NVRAM)
  ώ When you first use the program in SAVECMOS.SAV (SAVEEISA.SAV)
  ώ Whenever you invoke the program in CMOSBKUP.SAV (EISABKUP.SAV)
+ Simplifications
  ώ Help file is loaded automatically depending on the language
+ When creating BIOS.DAT or starting Setup, a check is done whether there
  are UMBs covering the BIOS.

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Version 2.53
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
! Soundblaster support didn't work on SB 16.
  AMIsetup now uses the driver CTVDSK.DRV instead of CT-VOICE.DRV.
  You can increase the replay buffer size which defaults to 4*4 KB
  using the environment variable SBBUF.
  Example: SET SBBUF=16 -> buffer size will be set to 4*16 KB.
- When changing the password, you must confirm the new password explicitly.

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Version 2.52
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ Parameter "-NOROMJUMPS" (use if "Extended setup" crashes)
+ "Analyze BIOS ID" finds ID more often
+ Recognizes all setup options on PIC0168 and other systems (if too many
  options are shown now: use -EOBIOS:xxxx)
! "Restore CMOS from image" ignored the user specified file name
+ Recognizes PCI BIOS ID string, PCI bus
+ Recognizes extended CMOS checksum on PCI systems (four possible hard
  disks)
+ Parameter "-MONO" for use with LCD screens
- Removed useless "daylight saving enable" and some of the "Analyze BIOS
  ID" info (information which was often incorrect)

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Version 2.51
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ AMIsetup recognizes ANY user defined video mode and tries to restore it
  properly, including colors (e.g. black on white).
+ Batch mode:
  You can use AMIsetup in batch mode. This is especially useful if you
  - want to configure several identical machines (you don't have to use
    time consuming ECU, CMOS setup any more!)
  - want to document CMOS settings and/or save CMOS/EISA NVRAM automatically

  The new batch mode of AMIsetup understands the following commands:
    -SAVE:CMOS:FILENAME          Save CMOS RAM into FILENAME.
    -SAVE:EISA:FILENAME          Save EISA NVRAM into FILENAME.
    -RESTORE:CMOS:FILENAME       Restore CMOS RAM from FILENAME.
    -RESTORE:EISA:FILENAME       Restore EISA NVRAM from FILENAME.
    -PRINT:DEVICE                Print setup to DEVICE.
    -PRINT:ALT:DEVICE            Print setup (alternate style) to DEVICE.

  Examples:
    You want to save CMOS & EISA NVRAM in a file:
      AMISETUP -SAVE:CMOS:CMOS.BIN
      AMISETUP -SAVE:EISA:EISA.BIN
    And now configure several more machines with the same settings:
      AMISETUP -RESTORE:CMOS:CMOS.BIN
      AMISETUP -RESTORE:EISA:EISA.BIN
    Finally, print setup to a parallel printer:
      AMISETUP -PRINT:LPT1

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Version 2.50
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
! Concerning IDE (AT bus) hard drives with 8 or more heads ONLY:
  Finally fixed a long standing bug in the handling of the control byte
  (see also ver 1.05).
  The control bytes (20h, 29h) for user defined hard disks were previously
  handled according to AMI's documentation. This documentation says:
    SET CONTROL BYTE TO 80h if # heads >= 8
  Further investigation has shown that this is not true. In reality, the
  byte must be set following the rule
    SET CONTROL BYTE TO 08h if # heads > 8
  In addition, AMIsetup now only modifies the control byte when you change
  the number of heads. You must fix a previously set (versions 0.88-2.20 of
  AMIsetup) control byte manually using the "Change register" function.
  Follow the rule given above:
  1st hard drive:
    Enter register: 20
    Enter value:    00 if number of heads is equal to or smaller than 8
                    08 if number of heads is greater than 8
  2nd hard drive:
    Enter register: 29
    Enter value:    00 if number of heads is equal to or smaller than 8
                    08 if number of heads is greater than 8

  It is likely you didn't notice this bug, neither did I. I am sorry this
  bug may have caused problems with some partitioning/formatting software.
  >> If you are using SCSI hard disks or hard disks with 8 heads OR less
  >> or hard disks with type other than 47, you are not affected by this
  >> fix.
+ Auto detect hard disks
  This works with IDE drives and maybe ESDI drives. DO NOT use this
  function with old MFM or RLL drives, since AMIsetup doesn't know how to
  detect them and sets the setup entry to "not installed".
+ Enhanced EISA support, now four checksum regions are available
+ CMOS Reset function
  If you have the feeling AMIsetup or some other program did something it
  shouldn't and you don't have a jumper to erase the CMOS RAM or you
  don't want to open your computer's case, you can use this function.
  Caution: Reset CMOS erases EVERYTHING, including checksums, date/time,
  hard disk parameters, etc. Please have a paper backup of your
  configuration ready.

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Version 2.20
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
! Fixed a bug in the CPU/NPU detection routine which would sometimes
  return a (totally) harmless garbage string on 486DX machines.

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Version 2.14
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ Tries to detect CPU type. This operation is disabled under OS/2.
+ ACC2046 06/06/92 BIOS (Power Management BIOS):
  More than 6 setup menu entries are found
- No warning if setup not changed
- New sound files
! Fixed <Alt><F4> bug in the setup
+ Program runs under OS/2 2.1 (not 2.0). See documentation.
! Error message if CT-VOICE.DRV missing

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Version 2.11
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
! Fixed a bug in the EISA detection logic

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Version 2.10
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
+ Supports EISA systems. Port addresses are defined in EISA.CFG (see
  appendix H of AMISETUP.DOC for more information).
+ If CMOS.SAV (and EISANVR.SAV) do not exist, the files will be created
  automatically (NO error message if the current directory is read only).
+ Different CMOS (and EISA NVRAM) configurations can be saved easily,
  you can add a short description.
! Soundblaster works at addresses other than 220h.
  The file CT-VOICE.DRV wille be found in the current directory, in the
  "DRV\" subdirectory of the "SOUND" and "CPSPRO4" directory and in the
  path.
+ Supports ACER1217, ACC2168 BIOS

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Version 2.00
ΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ
  This is the first all-English version, so there are no changes :-)
  Thanks to Richard Spencer for debugging most of the English documentation.
  If you too find errors, please send a letter...

