hi i m using P3 525 mhz comp ,256 MB ram(too old).from few days i m having a problem.whenever i turn on my pc it takes a lot of time for the monitor to turn on.also after the pc gets on there will be errors like CMOS/GPNSV error n some more errors like that.also the date will be reset to 1999.i tried replacing the cmos battery but didn't help. please help me
Are you getting any sort of beeps with the error? Have you entered BIOS/CMOS Setup and used the "Reset Default Configuration" (or something similar) option? Are you able to boot into Windows?
i m not getting any sorts of error in the later stages.only when the pc is turned on i get some errors "CMOS checksum bad","CMOS/GPNSV error" etc then i usually change the processor speed in the setup(else it will post to do so).then it reboots and everything works fine.i have both linux and xp.and both load without any problem.
hi can u please tell me about resetting the cmos.mine is intel 810 chipset p3 processor n i don't have my motherboard manual
don't need to know your M/B or CPU basically there are 2 ways to reset the BIOS, basically, unplug your pc's power cable then remove the lid (if you don't have an anti static strap, just touch an exposed metal part of the pc case about every minute, to avoid static damage) then look on the motherboard for the battery way 1, remove the battery for at least 10 seconds (but NOT with melal tweesers) then put battery back in way 2, near the battery are a set of 3 pins with a small plastic jumper on either pins 1 & 2 or on pins 2 & 3 (can't remember which) if its on 1 & 2 pull off and put onto 2 & 3 if its on 2 & 3 pull off and put onto 1 & 2 leave it there for a least 10 seconds then put the jumper back to its original position replace the pc's lid and plug in the power cable and turn on the pc, you'll now need to reset the date & time in the BIOS and change the HDD detect to auto and possibally set the first boot device to HDD0, now all should be ok
