AST RESEARCH, INC. COMPATIBILITY BULLETIN # 0033 9/28/98 TITLE PowerExec 4/25 & 4/33 and Year 2000 DATE COMPLETED 9/3/98 AST PRODUCT INFORMATION PowerExec 4/25 & 4/33 501115 501138 501139 501259 501260 501192 501192 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION BIOS: 2.5 TEST RESULTS - System utilizes an MC146818 compatible hardware clock. - System properly handles year 2000 leap years. - System clock does not automatically roll over to the year 2000. - Manual transition to Year 2000 is supported. NOTES The system clock will not automatically roll over to the Year 2000, but the system will support the Year 2000 once the date is set manually after the turn of the century. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This bulletin should not be considered an endorsement as to the functionality of this particular product in all configurations or environments. It is provided as a service to our customers to assist them in evaluating potential issues so that they can make an informed decision. The information in this data sheet is subject to change without notice. AST Research, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This material contains information protected by copyright. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from AST Research, Inc. All rights reserved. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BWizard 1.0