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My computer boots only after pressing f1 esc and exit

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Last response: May 3, 2012 5:49 PM in Components

swarupa7

April 13, 2012 2:38:00 PM

Hello,

My computer boots and stops.. I have the option of pressing F1 or F2...I press F1 and then esc and then exit...the computer starts and the time and date changes automatically to 1 jan 2002 and time 12am...I have to correct it each time in order to access the internet...can you answer this problem please?

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hefox

April 13, 2012 3:04:42 PM

I think you have to change the battery from the motherboard.

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andy_in_kenya

April 14, 2012 11:23:06 AM

Agreed! 100%...

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swarupa7

April 22, 2012 10:17:01 AM

Thanks hefox and andy! I have changed the battery but the problem persists

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andy_in_kenya

April 22, 2012 8:04:31 PM

Well,

you might have to enter the BIOS, usually the second option (probably 'F2' in your case). Then set time and date to the right values. Exit the BIOS with the option 'Exit saving changes' or 'Save changes and exit' or similar. See if the problem still persists, especially after the computer has been off power for a couple of hours.
If you continue getting that message then probably something's wrong with your motherboard, leaving you with two options...

- live with the problem

or

- replace the motherboard

But first try what I said above. Chances are that it solves your problem. Lets not assume the worst for a start...