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cpu speed problem

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/cpu-speed-problem.23424/

jacques
jacques Original post #1
Feb 8, 2006 at 8:25 PM
Hi all

I m using P3 ,OS win98se, when i start the computer every time i get a msg that select Your CPU speed and press a key to boot. After pressing a key BIOS automatically get open. I m worried that have some problem in my computer. Plz buddy help me out.................
C
Chirag #2
Feb 8, 2006 at 9:02 PM
Same prob occured with my frnd. I told him to replace the CMOS battry with a new one. And after he replaced the prob was solved. So try changing the CMOS Battry.
mohit
mohit #3
Feb 8, 2006 at 11:11 PM
ya it seems like your bios settings are getting reset due to a drained out battery.. do replace the battery and confirm.