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On Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:44:44 +1100, "Marshall Wilkinson"
<marshwilko@ozemail.com.au> wrote:

>My clock has started to lose time. Everytime I start up I get an error (163
>I think) asking me to confirm the time. When I do this the computer restarts
>and the same process happens again. I press F1 to continue to Windows start
>up. If I change the time and data in Windows the clock doesn't keep the
>correct time - it loses time.
>
>What's going on here?

Your CMOS battery may be dying.    It's responsible for keeping power
going to the CMOS memory, and the system clock.   If it can't hold
enough of a charge, the system clock will probably lose time, and your
BIOS settings will likely revert to factory settings.

It can only recharge so many times before it can't keep a charge and
then it has to be replaced.   I'm guessing this is a rather old
system, as the CMOS batteries usually last at least a couple of years
(often longer).   

Most computer shops will stock the button type, but there are some
crappy motherboards that use a barrel shaped battery (looks like an
electrolytic capacitor) that's soldered into the motherboard.    Good
luck replacing it if you've got the second type.


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Thanks

MCheu