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Jackson Armor Card

Date: September 9th, 2005

Author: Jeffery Sexton

Category: Miscellaneous

Tags: Armor Card, Jackson

Article URL: http://computingondemand.com/?p=2351

Backup CMOS data

Select "backup CMOS data" command. System will prompt "Analyzing and backup CMOS data", Press enter and PC will begin to backup CMOS data. After 3 restarts - screen prompt "CMOS data has been backed up".

Network Clone

For most of you, this will never be used. This is for networks only and each PC must have the Armor Card installed. From this screen you can adjust the settings for cloning the data.

Uninstalling the card

Remove the Jackson Armor Card Drivers: For windows 2000 / NT / XP / 2003, uninstall the driver by running install CD. Note: For windows 9X / ME there are no drivers to be uninstalled. Select "Uninstall" command at prompt "uninstall the Jackson Armor Card" Press "enter" key. You have just removed the Jackson Armor Card drivers from your PC.
Uninstall Jackson Armor Card physically from your PC

Warning: do not physically remove the Jackson Armor Card before uninstalling drivers

Extras

Now, if all that weren't enough, JB even throws in some good free programs to help you get your system running in top shape:

In conclusion, I'll put things in a pro/con format for easy assimilation:

Pros:

Inexpensive alternative to tape backup ($79.99 regular card/$129.99 for networking card).
Easy to install/configure
Flexible configurations
It works

Cons:

Does not work on all system setups
Can be confusing if not in protected mode all the time
May be annoying for someone who makes a lot of changes to their PC

Overall, I would give this little number a thumbs up. It does what it says it will and it's fairly simple. Although, I would not recommend it for the novice. I can see a parent using it for their child's' PC. It has major implications for internet cafes, schools, government institutions and anywhere else you want to maintain the stability of PC's. Of course, that's just my opinion, your mileage may vary.