TEST2000
TEST2000 is offered as a free download from the SchoolHouse
Web site; however, a small charge is made to cover
administration costs for hard copies. It is included as
standard within both DATE2000 Fix and DATE2000PRO.
TEST2000 works on most PC BIOS, networks and servers,
irrespective of the operating system used (i.e., DOS 2.11,
Windows 3.11, 95 or NT).
Simple in concept and use, the test disk is loaded as a
bootable floppy; this then automatically runs through several
tests checking both the BIOS and CMOS performance by forcing
the machine to pass into the year 2000. TEST2000 informs you
of each stage and finishes with a final recommendation. If the
machine passes the tests then no further action is required
with respect to the hardwareÆs own date; however, if it fails
then a recommendation is made to install the fix. The tests
performed include:
- BIOS Acceptance of Year 2000
- Real Time Clock Date Rollover
- BIOS Date Rollover
- BIOS Fix of Invalid CMOS Date on Boot
- BIOS Leap Year in Year 2000
- Force BIOS to 29/2/2000
- Real Time Clock Leap Year in Year 2000