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Finding Computer BIOS Date With Debug Or WPIN
DocumentID: 604833
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 1:30:41 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Symptoms: Folio explains that a user can find a computer's BIOS date by typing "DEBUG" at the C:> prompt followed by "ND F000:FFE0." (After typing the text, the user can exit DEBUG by typing Q or QUIT and pressing Enter.) However, this does not give the needed information. When using an Epson Equity I+, typing "D F000:0000" instead, gives the BIOS date and version in the far right column. Neither of these options showed the date when using an Epson Equity II+. Is there a more reliable and consistent way to find out the BIOS date and version for most computers? Also, when keyboard supported in WPInfo says "Old Style", is this a reliable confirmation that the user has an older BIOS version? Solutions: The 06/29/90 WPInfo will tell you the BIOS date of many machines. Old Style is not a good indication that WP does not support a customer's BIOS. The following information came from Development: "Most machine's BIOS is in the same location, but others move them. Bottom line - it depends on the machine." Development did list the BIOS location for the IBM PS/2, which may be helpful to you. "The PS/2 needs an address of FD00:2FF0."

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