The first thing I would do is have the HP CE come out and look at the clock setting using SS_Config. As I understand it, the clock itself runs on some kind of quartz crystal (close enough for government work, and I work for the government). I wouldn't *think* that the problem would lie in the hardware, but you never know.

>>> Joseph Rosenblatt <[log in to unmask]> 09/08 5:56 AM >>>
I for one am glad you did. I have an ongoing problem that the HP clock
doesn't match my timecard clocks. I have always maintained that the timecard
clocks, which are mechanical, are more likely to be "off" than the
electronic clock on the HP. However, since doing one SETCLOCK is easier than
manually changing a dozen clocks, I usually end up changing the HP.

In light of what  Mr. Becker wrote, I am wondering if it is possible that
the HP is in fact off. Is it possible that my 120 megahertz board is not
always operating at 120 megahertz? If the frequency of the board fluctuates
would that cause the clock to fluctuate as well? If this is true what can be
done to fix the problem?

My knowledge of electronics is minimal (nil?) so please forgive me if this
is a stupid question.

Joseph "The Time Has Come Today" Rosenblatt
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From:   HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
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Subject:        Re: [HP3000-L] OT:pc question

BTW, I did know it was a pc question, but couldn't resist telling a great
story and provide some info on the HP3000.