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CMOS Check Sum Error

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IT Idiot
IT Idiot Original post #1
Apr 12, 2008 at 2:59 PM
My motherboard had a problem for past few weeks and now its working fine after cleaning some dust.

But now whenever I switch on my PC, I get CMOS Check Sum Error and the BIOS settings are restored to default. This is annoying coz I need to change the speed of my ram and date everytime I startup my PC.

I thought there is some prob with the CMOS battery, I replaced it. Yet the prob exists.

Any Solution ?
iinfi
iinfi #2
Apr 12, 2008 at 4:01 PM
normally replacing the CMOS battery sud have solved the problem.

may be some connection or something betwn the battery n the motherboard ... try taking the battery off n cleaning the holder with a soft cloth ...

wait for answers frm others ... i m not too sure
narangz
narangz #3
Apr 13, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Exactly. Either the battery needs replacement or some connection problem between battery & mobo contacts just like iinfi said.
¦Rage--oצ
Jun 20, 2008 at 11:24 AM
yeah replace da battery.. i too had same prob.