Time and date lost each shutdown

[bilswims]

Hello, my homebuilt PC has started to lose its time and date each shutdown and I must press F2 to complete the boot. System is 5 years old and works well otherwise.

 

[eleclerc]

Verify your batteryon your motherboard if still have power in it.

Explain :
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm

 

[AdrianPerry]

The CMOS battery needs replacing that's all

If the guide posted above isn't clear enough or your not quite sure, check out YouTube for a video guide that you can follow.

 

[bilswims]

Thanks, guys. I did suspect the battery, but have never had one fail. I will check it out. b