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Subject: y2K--Vivante SE P2-266

Author:
Harry S. Gerla

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Date Posted: 12:40:51 09/17/99 Fri
In reply to: Dan Cytron 's message, "y2k vivante se p2-266" on 16:28:33 09/16/99 Thu

> This is the result I got when I ran a freeware y2k
> program on my vivante se, p2-266 with win-98 and the
> smallest screen.
>
> I assume the bios needs to be updated. I there
> anyplace to get this software since transmonde went
> out of business.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Dan
>
> TEST ONE: Date rollover while system active..
> RTC :- 01/01/1900 00:00:01 FAIL
> BIOS :- 01/01/2000 00:00:01 Pass
> System :- 01/01/2000 00:00:02 Pass
> Real Time Clock (RTC) :-
> will fail rollover if PC ON
> Also see test FOUR for same tests with PC off!
>
> TEST TWO: Year 2000 Leap Year Test...
> RTC :- 29/02/2000 00:00:01 Pass
> BIOS :- 29/02/2000 00:00:02 Pass
> System :- 29/02/2000 00:00:02 Pass
>
> TEST THREE: Year 2001 NON-Leap Year Test...
> RTC :- 01/03/2001 00:00:02 Pass
> BIOS :- 01/03/2001 00:00:02 Pass
> System :- 01/03/2001 00:00:02 Pass
>
> TEST FOUR: Date Rollover during reboot...
> RTC :- 01/01/2000 00:00:12 Pass
> BIOS :- 01/01/2000 00:00:12 Pass
> System :- 01/01/2000 00:00:12 Pass
>
> [FINAL_RESULT]
> SUMMARY=This PC has some problems that need attention
>
> Contact your supplier to obtain the Y2000RTC
> FIX software if you do not already have it.
>
> ****END OF TEST****

Failing the RTC on actual rollover is no big deal. As long as you do not have your computer on when the actual 1999 to 2000 rollover occurs, having that particular real time clock "failure" will effect absolutely nothing. My advice is to avoid the hassle and possible problems of changing your BIOS and simply leave your computer off when the year changes over to 1999.

Hope this helps.

Harry S. Gerla

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Re: y2k vivante se p2-266	Harry S. Gerla	12:42:29 09/17/99 Fri