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CMOS setting wrong

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/cmos-setting-wrong.90327/

Q
quark Original post #1
Jun 12, 2008 at 9:23 AM
hi whenever i put my computer on i get a message saying CMOS setting wrong.what should i do?
lywyre
lywyre #2
Jun 12, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Change your CMOS battery.
karan4
karan4 #3
Jun 12, 2008 at 12:09 PM
This may help you -
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90086
avi1708
avi1708 #4
Jun 12, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Change your CMOS battery.
:eek:when the cmos battery is out only the system clock malfunctions.

u try resetting your cmos.:smile:
Q
quark #5
Jun 13, 2008 at 9:24 AM
thanks where is the CMOS battery located? where can i find a replacement? any earthing to be done before i change the battery?
T
Jun 13, 2008 at 9:51 AM
^^CR2032 cell is used in all motherboards. You can find it at any computer parts shop or even at a shop where watches are repaired as the same cell is used in watches as well.