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Year 2000 Information

We have tested all WinBook models for year 2000 compatibility using NSTL's YMARK2000 Utility. The results of the tests are at the bottom of this page.

What YMARK2000 tests for:

• Verify MC146818 RTC compatibility. This test ensures that the date and time indices are compatible to the MC146818 and the data is in packed BCD format. Some non-DOS based operating systems, like UNIX, do not use the BIOS but use drivers to access the clock directly. This test ensures that the clock is a Motorola MC146818 compatible chip. If the chip is not compatible, then these "other" operating systems or programs may fail.
  
  
• Verify real-time progression from December 31st, 1999 to January 1st, 2000. If real-time support fails, then the ability to set the date manually is checked.
  
  
• Verify recognition and support of leap years from 2000 through 2009.
  
  
• Note: This program tests only the BIOS and the real-time clock's functionality. Operating systems and applications must be tested separately. Go HERE for Information about year 2000 compatibility for Microsoft operating systems. For other programs, please contact the appropriate support line for the product.

Go to the NSTL Year 2000 website to download the YMARK2000 program for free, view FAQs about their product or check out links to other year 2000 information.

WinBook Year 2000 compatibility list

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