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From: GMAN on 5 May 2008 11:53
In article <CTkTj.289$tM1.211(a)newsfe20.lga>, "Peter van der Goes" <pvdg(a)toadstool.edu> wrote:
>"Udo" <WeikEngOff(a)aol.com> wrote in message
>news:38838124-a34c-4cee-a0fb-51f3846831fd(a)a1g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>> Hello,
>>
>> some days ago I have gotten the message during booting that there was
>> a CMOS checksum error and default settings are used which have to be
>> changed via the BIOS setup. I'm using that great board since 2003,
>> maybe the backup batterie is going empty? So I changed the settings,
>> but the PC didn't reboot afterwards, I had to switch of the PC - the
>> new settings haven''t been saved reliable. Some months ago I changed
>> the power supply (Nitrox), is that the reason for that problem? Any
>> hints? And then I'm looking for the correct BIOS settings for my
>> XP2400+, System shown only 1.7 GHz.
>>
>>
>> Thanks so far and greetings
>> Udo
>
>
>1. Check the motherboard carefully for leaking/bulging capacitors. If you
>see any evidence, it's time for hardware repair or a new motherboard.
>2. Replace the CMOS battery. It's a common type, 2032. You can probably find
>one at your local convenience or electronics store.
>
Agreed, they cost all of $3 .Any camera store or most grocery stores like
Albertsons, Smiths, Kroger, Walmart etc will have them.

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