Computer Clock

[Paindriver]

My clock on my cpu seems not to be working right. (The clock on the bottom right corner of my desktop). Just a few days ago my clock would go wrong, so i messed with it and it still goes wrong.
I would change it to the right setting click apply>ok.

I live in Texas and have it set like this:
(GMT-06:00)Central Time(US&Canada)

is this right?

[Burke]

I've experienced the same thing before, and it was due to a bad clock battery on the motherboard. You might try replacing it.

[Unregistered]

Wouldn't that also be the same battery that manages the CMOS? Not that it'd be a real killer to your comp, but you'd have to setup the BIOS again.

[Burke]

Originally posted by Unregistered
Wouldn't that also be the same battery that manages the CMOS? Not that it'd be a real killer to your comp, but you'd have to setup the BIOS again.

In my experience, a quick change of batteries won't affect it...the CMOS information will usually be cleared after a short time (within a minute or so I believe) without the battery, but since it's easy to put a new one in it likely won't.

[Paindriver]

where can i find info on replacing the battery?

[Norm]

Youcan find the info in your motherboard manual.

If you don't have the manual it should be available for download at the manufacturers site.

[blebs]

Originally posted by Paindriver
where can i find info on replacing the battery?
Check your motherboard manufactures web site.
It's probably a Lithium CR-2032 button battery.
Replacement is simple if you don't have a problem taking your case apart to get to the motherboard.

F.Y.I. When I had to clear my CMOS, I had to have the computer unplugged and the battery out of the holder for a full 30 minutes before my CMOS reset. Just to be on the safe side. Before you start, go into your bios and write everything down. It's a long process, but worth it! ;)

[Storm90]

If you try clearing your cmos,taking the battery out is oneway. But keep reading your manal for your board. I have a switch on my board that clears the cmos. This makes it so you do not have to remove the battery. Just a thought! GoodLuck!;)

[Paindriver]

I bought a new battery and replaced the old one.
Now everything works fine.
I thought i would have to reconfigure my bios but everything booted right up normally.

That was easy:)

thanks everyone.