Is it safe working without CMOS battery?

Taoufikallah · Sep 23, 2014

I have this ASUS motherboard that wouldn't boot and would only display a black screen with a flashing dash. Sometimes it works though, but shuts down after a while. I replaced the CMOS battery and it did work well for a while again but later it started doing the same thing. I removed the new battery and started it up, it booted fine and the windows too is working well. Is it ok working without any battery?

millwright · Sep 23, 2014

Probably, but it won't hold any BIOS settings other than the default ones, and the clock will probably have to be set each time you boot.

Taoufikallah · Sep 23, 2014

I see! The problem was in the BIOS indeed. I'm not sure which battery to use. What do you suggest?

millwright · Sep 23, 2014

What do you mean?
Where to buy a new battery?
What kind?

It is a standard battery.
3.3volts
Any brand, AFAIK.

Most any ware they sell batteries, should have them.

Taoufikallah · Sep 23, 2014

Ok I understand. Thanks for your help!

millwright · Sep 23, 2014

Just checked, they are 3 volt.

A new one puts out 3.3 or more.

The number for all brands is CR2032

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