What's wrong with my PC's internal clock - GoFuckYourself.com

The Truth · 12-26-2001, 07:08 AM

In the last week or so it has become very slow. It's 30 minutes behind right now. What the hell could cause that..??? It's run fine for the last year.

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AaronM · 12-26-2001, 07:09 AM

Try replacing the battery.

Kat - Fast · 12-26-2001, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AaronM:
Try replacing the battery.

amazing how so many people forget there is a battery in there!

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B.Diker · 12-26-2001, 07:59 AM

how old are your comp's mothercard ?

The Truth · 12-26-2001, 08:00 AM

COME ON !!!! Is there really a battery in there...??

Why.. the fucking thing is plugged into the wall. I have a 4 year old PC that still keeps time fine but this 1 year old has got a dead battery.

Actually, when I first made this post I reset the clock and now it's already 3 minutes behind so I guess I better check it out.

I don't make it a habit to open up my PC tho... In fact, a few months ago I added some ram by myself and was so proud I pulled it off.... and the only thing easier would probably be changing a battery

Is it just a standard watch type battery or something else..?? What am I looking for when I get in there ..???

BTW - I feel like a spacedog ... I mean idiot

whoreans · 12-26-2001, 08:14 AM

who needs a PC CLOCK when you have an ADULT.COM/INTERNET ERASER clock

=]

jimmyf · 12-26-2001, 08:23 AM

Yes there is a battery in you computer.

Don't believe that stuff about no service battery's, I check mine, the water. Maybe the water is low in yours?

Jim

AaronM · 12-26-2001, 08:26 AM

It runs on a standard car battery. Pick one up at Sears. Be sure to tell them it is for your computer so they know which one you need. Get the Die Hard this time.

sp0nix · 12-26-2001, 08:32 AM

The Truth..... you should probaly set it up to get the correct time from a public server on the net. They do provide services which will sync your computers time automatically you know

Im sure a search on google.com will be of some good progress.

Good Luck

AaronM · 12-26-2001, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sp0nix:
The Truth..... you should probaly set it up to get the correct time from a public server on the net. They do provide services which will sync your computers time automatically you know Im sure a search on google.com will be of some good progress.

Good Luck

OR, you could actually fix the problem.

Hey sp0nix, I do not know where your first post was but welcome to the board.

BTW...
GO FUCK YOURSELF

[This message has been edited by AaronM (edited 12-26-2001).]

pornjacker · 12-26-2001, 08:35 AM

If it is your internal battery make sure you copy all your bios settings before you remove it because the same clock battery is used for your cmos ram.

Having said that one year is a VERY short life span for that type of battery, it should last at least 3 years.
You should also be aware that it may reset your bios password to default so make sure you know it beffore you remove it. (it did on old boards anyay)

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AaronM · 12-26-2001, 08:36 AM

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Originally posted by pornjacker:
Having said that one year is a VERY short life span for that type of battery, it should last at least 3 years.

Not if it is an E-Machine

Amputate Your Head · 12-26-2001, 08:46 AM

format c:

AaronM · 12-26-2001, 08:47 AM

One other thing. you will get a much longer battery life if you stick a strong magnet to the heatsink of your processor.

Gary · 12-26-2001, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AaronM:
One other thing. you will get a much longer battery life if you stick a strong magnet to the heatsink of your processor.

I tried that on my wife's computer and it doesn't work now, what did i do wrong?

pr0 · 12-26-2001, 09:52 AM

Crystal might be bad...notorious on some motherboards.

AaronM · 12-26-2001, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by Gary:
I tried that on my wife's computer and it doesn't work now, what did i do wrong?

I am not sure Gary. Did you use a Canadian or U.S. magnet?

Nedder · 12-26-2001, 10:38 AM

Was that suggestion about the magnet supposed to be a JOKE?!!?

I just tried it and now I can't boot from C goddamnit.

Somebody's going to pay.

I'm calling my lawyer.

Nz

Amputate Your Head · 12-26-2001, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nedder:
Was that suggestion about the magnet supposed to be a JOKE?!!?

I just tried it and now I can't boot from C goddamnit.

Somebody's going to pay.

I'm calling my lawyer.

Nz

Was it a non-parity magnet?

Ludedude · 12-26-2001, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nedder:
Was that suggestion about the magnet supposed to be a JOKE?!!?

I just tried it and now I can't boot from C goddamnit.

Somebody's going to pay.

I'm calling my lawyer.

Nz

Make sure to tell him it was your incompetence that caused the problem. That usually guarantees you'll get three times the cash you would have if it was someone elses fault

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SilverTab · 12-26-2001, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nedder:
Was that suggestion about the magnet supposed to be a JOKE?!!?

I just tried it and now I can't boot from C goddamnit.

Somebody's going to pay.

I'm calling my lawyer.

Nz

Damnit I can't believe it!
BTW, you should try this on all your Credit Cards also, you'll get a bigger spending limit! And all your debts will be erased!

eroswebmaster · 12-26-2001, 09:18 PM

Hey Truth,
I was experiencing the same problem. I noticed it began after downloading new anti-virus software from Norton.

Well after doing some searching on the net I learned that anti-virus software can do this to your computer. For some reason while it's running in the background it slows your clock down.

It doesn't necessarily happen on everyone's computer but it does happen.

Just thought I'd point this out to you.

The suggestions was to first change the battery and if you continued to experience any problem ctrl-alt-delete and shut down any progs running in the background and see what happens after that.

Good luck,
eros

Paul -C- · 12-26-2001, 11:50 PM

This is also a bug with WinXP I think. MS should have a fix out soon.

Wilber · 12-27-2001, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head:
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That gets funnier every time I see it. It has to be posted by Amp to be funny.

Happy B-day Amp btw.

oh yea, topic. The battery is real. A simple clip hold it in.

Beerdude12 · 12-27-2001, 12:18 AM

take it to jiffy lube

12-26-2001, 07:08 AM	#1
The Truth Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 920	What's wrong with my PC's internal clock In the last week or so it has become very slow. It's 30 minutes behind right now. What the hell could cause that..??? It's run fine for the last year. ------------------ Make $$$ the Diabolical Way

12-26-2001, 07:09 AM	#2
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Try replacing the battery.

12-26-2001, 07:59 AM	#4
B.Diker Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,286	how old are your comp's mothercard ?

12-26-2001, 08:00 AM	#5
The Truth Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 920	COME ON !!!! Is there really a battery in there...?? Why.. the fucking thing is plugged into the wall. I have a 4 year old PC that still keeps time fine but this 1 year old has got a dead battery. Actually, when I first made this post I reset the clock and now it's already 3 minutes behind so I guess I better check it out. I don't make it a habit to open up my PC tho... In fact, a few months ago I added some ram by myself and was so proud I pulled it off.... and the only thing easier would probably be changing a battery Is it just a standard watch type battery or something else..?? What am I looking for when I get in there ..??? BTW - I feel like a spacedog ... I mean idiot

12-26-2001, 08:14 AM	#6
whoreans Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Queens NY Posts: 1,407	who needs a PC CLOCK when you have an ADULT.COM/INTERNET ERASER clock =]

12-26-2001, 08:23 AM	#7
jimmyf OU812 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: California Posts: 12,651	Yes there is a battery in you computer. Don't believe that stuff about no service battery's, I check mine, the water. Maybe the water is low in yours? Jim

12-26-2001, 08:26 AM	#8
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	It runs on a standard car battery. Pick one up at Sears. Be sure to tell them it is for your computer so they know which one you need. Get the Die Hard this time.

12-26-2001, 08:32 AM	#9
sp0nix Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 103	The Truth..... you should probaly set it up to get the correct time from a public server on the net. They do provide services which will sync your computers time automatically you know Im sure a search on google.com will be of some good progress. Good Luck

12-26-2001, 08:35 AM	#11
pornjacker Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 140	If it is your internal battery make sure you copy all your bios settings before you remove it because the same clock battery is used for your cmos ram. Having said that one year is a VERY short life span for that type of battery, it should last at least 3 years. You should also be aware that it may reset your bios password to default so make sure you know it beffore you remove it. (it did on old boards anyay) ------------------ All your hits belong to me.

12-26-2001, 08:46 AM	#13
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	format c:

12-26-2001, 08:47 AM	#14
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	One other thing. you will get a much longer battery life if you stick a strong magnet to the heatsink of your processor.

12-26-2001, 09:52 AM	#16
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	Crystal might be bad...notorious on some motherboards.

12-26-2001, 10:38 AM	#18
Nedder Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 555	Was that suggestion about the magnet supposed to be a JOKE?!!? I just tried it and now I can't boot from C goddamnit. Somebody's going to pay. I'm calling my lawyer. Nz

12-26-2001, 09:18 PM	#22
eroswebmaster March 1st, 2003 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seat 4 @ Venetian Poker Room Posts: 20,295	Hey Truth, I was experiencing the same problem. I noticed it began after downloading new anti-virus software from Norton. Well after doing some searching on the net I learned that anti-virus software can do this to your computer. For some reason while it's running in the background it slows your clock down. It doesn't necessarily happen on everyone's computer but it does happen. Just thought I'd point this out to you. The suggestions was to first change the battery and if you continued to experience any problem ctrl-alt-delete and shut down any progs running in the background and see what happens after that. Good luck, eros

12-26-2001, 11:50 PM	#23
Paul -C- Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,255	This is also a bug with WinXP I think. MS should have a fix out soon.

12-27-2001, 12:18 AM	#25
Beerdude12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 42	take it to jiffy lube