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BIOS setup utility opens first whenever I turn on the PC

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by mckerracher, Jan 6, 2011.

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  1. mckerracher Newcomer, in training

    Whenever I turn on the PC the first thing that opens is the Award Bios Setup Utility. 2667 MHZ is highlighted and the date and time are wrong by about 9 years.

    I set the MHZ on manual and change the date and time and save as I exit. XP runs fine until the next time I start the machine and it happens again.

    Is there an internal battery that may be dead?

    I appreciate any help,

    McKerracher
    mckerracher, Jan 6, 2011
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  2. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,898   +75

    Yes, the CMOS battery on the motherboard could be dead. It is a flat, disk type of battery about the size of a nickle and is commonly available.
    mailpup, Jan 6, 2011
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