In a message dated 12/27/02 3:03:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << As for the real name of PRAM, ask in a Windoze shop for a PRAM battery and they'll give you a blank look. >>
But, Windoze actually does have a P-RAM ... its was originally contained within the PC/AT's MC68418 (?) real time clock chip. IIRC, 56 bytes were available for parameter storage while the remaining bytes of its nonvolatile RAM contained the date and time, suitably encoded. Present day Wintel chip sets include this Moto-originated function as a (very small) part of their LSI's "core" logic, just as these same chip sets include a pair of Nat Semi (NS) 16450s, also in the "core", for simulation of the PC's original NS 8250 serial chips. Oh, ever wonder why the 16450? The initial digits are simply twice the initial digits of the 8-2-50. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
