Booting Abit IP35-e problem

mmvm · 6 Mar 2013 at 21:58

Hey guys,

Basically, when I power down my system, I turn off all the plugs (trying to be green and all...), but when I go to boot up again, I switch on the mains, press the power button, and a screen comes up saying the CPU has been changed or is not there, and the alarm comes on. Now to fix it, for some reason, I got into BIOS, and change CPU voltage from auto to manual, save changes, and reboot. And that's it, for some reason that works. But when the OS boots and the desktop appears, the date and time has been changed to 01/01/2008.

If I power down and DON'T switch off the mains, keep it on standby, it boots no problem.

Any ideas why this could be? I've gone through so many forums but I can't find a solution. I'd like to switch everything off at the mains when I power down.

Many thanks.

Michael

Swordfish · 6 Mar 2013 at 21:59

CMOS battery failure.

mmvm · 6 Mar 2013 at 22:01

Well... that sounds healthy. Any way around it? Thanks for replying

Swordfish · 6 Mar 2013 at 22:03

The CMOS battery is just a very small battery that fits into the motherboard. Will take about 2 minutes to remove it. Very easy and they are only a couple of quid.

http://obrazki.elektroda.net/84_1284219321.jpg

Circular battery just above sata ports.

mmvm · 6 Mar 2013 at 22:06

I've removed it before and reinserted it but it didn't work but this rig is a good few years old now... Thank you for your help! Is there a specific kind I need to buy? There's a lot to choose from on Amazon

Swordfish · 6 Mar 2013 at 22:09

You need to replace it if the BIOS is not holding it's settings.

No specific type - just a CR2032 battery.

mmvm · 6 Mar 2013 at 22:10

CR2032 just saw it on the photo!