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tcl.start.rtc

Verb: Access/TCL, Releases: AP and R83

Starts real time clock.

Description

initiates the system real time clock.

This happens automatically during the boot process, provided a real time clock is present. If one is not present, the current time is requested from the person standing closest to the console.

On AP/Unix systems, this command sets the Pick date and time equal to the Unix date and time, clearing up any discrepancies caused by 'set-date' or 'set-time' commands.

See Also

Command Name Type Description
tcl.set-date Verb: Access Changes system date.
tcl.setup.rtc Verb: Access Invokes 'start.rtc' command.
tcl.system-coldstart Verb: Access Performs startup commands after booting Pick.
tcl.time Verb: Access Displays time and date.
tcl.clock Verb: Access Displays and updates the hardware and software clocks.

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