COMSTSFX.COM
	INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

	INTRODUCTION:

	COMSTSFX.COM is a program which is executed after Torus
	Tapestry's AUTOLOAD.EXE is initiated. It's purpose
	is to correct the state of the COM1 serial I/O port, transmit buffer
	empty status bits. 


	SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

	Any COMPAQ computer with a COM1 serial device
	which has been implemented in an ASIC.

	WHO SHOULD USE:

	Use this program if you are having problems with serial I/O
	on COM1 after running Torus Tapestry AUTOLOAD.EXE.

	HOW TO USE:

	1. Copy the program COMSTSFX.COM from the distribution
           diskette to your system diskette or fixed disk.

	2. Assuming that Torus Tapestry's AUTOLOAD.EXE is run from
	   your AUTOEXEC.BAT file: using an editor, add a line to your
	   AUTOEXEC.BAT file immediately after the line which executes
	   AUTOLOAD.EXE, to execute COMSTSFX.COM at system boot.

	3. The syntax of the program is: COMSTSFX. There are no
	   command line parameters.

	4. When the package has been successfully installed, you will get
	   the following messages:

	   COMSTSFX (Release 1.0) Copyright (C) 1991 COMPAQ Computer Corp.
           COMSTSFX complete.

	EFFECTS ON YOUR SYSTEM: 

	This program simply corrects the COM1 status port bits. It does not
	remain in memory or alter the system after it has been executed.