Hi,Can i ask about on my desktop.why is that when i am going to switch on my desktop computer it will always says system date not set,Press F2 to set up,Press F2 for default set up etc...I tried to change the system date in the bios to change it to current date and time and boot to windows without problem,,but again when i shutdown it and leave for a couple of minuetes 10-20 minuetes and then i will turn on my computer it prompt again that my system date is not set..can you please help me what is the problem on my computer...and how can i fix this,.. Thank you in advance.
jemz -1 Master Poster
caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions Team Colleague
hi, there is a small silver[bios ] battery on the motherboard about the size of your thumb nail ,it needs replacing
jemz -1 Master Poster
@caperjack, Thank you for the reply,...what do you mean?...you mean to buy another bios battery and replace it.
caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions Team Colleague
yes that what replasing means to me! good luck
jemz -1 Master Poster
Thank you so much...
caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions Team Colleague
Thank you so much...
your welcome
arun kar 0 Newbie Poster
i replace with a new battery bt also cmos problem arise when i start pc.
tinstaafl 1,176 Posting Maven
You might need to reset the cmos and then re-configure it.
extr3mex -3 4.6Ghz
If you tried installating a new CMOS battery and this issue still persits, try updating your BIOS. You can search your BIOS in google and download the update file and flash it.
arun kar commented: thanks +0
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