Microsoft KB Archive/81093

= Real-Time Clock Problem on Amstrad 8086 Machines =

Article ID: 81093

Article Last Modified on 11/16/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q81093



SUMMARY
The real-time system clock on the Amstrad 8086 XT class machines does not keep time with MS-DOS 5.0 installed on the system. This problem has been confirmed with Amstrad, and there is no current or proposed workaround for the problem.



MORE INFORMATION
IBM PCs and PC-XTs do not include a real-time system clock that will retain the correct time and date after repowering the system. IBM introduced a real-time system clock in the IBM AT. Microsoft MS-DOS can only access real-time clocks that are compatible with the IBM AT.

The Amstrad company no longer has their own dedicated support division in the United States. Instead, they have divided service and support responsibilities among three companies. Issues dealing with out-of- warranty Amstrad products are handled by the Sinotech Corporation, which can be reached by calling (708) 566-0504. Warranty issues for Amstrad &quot;1000 series&quot; products are handled by the Dictaphone Corporation, at (800) 858-8504. Warranty issues for Amstrad &quot;2000 series&quot; products are handled by the Dow Jones Corporation at (800) 556-0101.

The former Amstrad U.S. service center in Irving, Texas is no longer in operation; however, you may contact Amstrad at their international headquarters:

Amstrad plc

Brentwood House

169 Kings Rd.

Brentwood, Essex

England CM 144 EF

Phone: (011)(44) 277-228-888

The product included here, Amstrad 8086 XT, is manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: Amstad Amstred real-time clock xt Synotech 5.00 noupd 3rdparty

Keywords: KB81093

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