Cmos checksum bad, cmos date/time not set - press F1 to run setup Press F2 to lo

[lpuma]

I get the above message when I turn on my computer. I hit F1 and F2 but nothing happens.

 

[ahnilated]

Did you try updating your bios? Have you tried removing and replacing the cmos battery? What has changed in your system to get you this error? Could you be a little more descriptive with the problem?

 

[alvine]

time and date are being controlled on the south bridge, the information is stored on ROM cmos chip. you need to replace the bettery, its probably not holding a charge and the information is being reset every thime you get a low current from the battery