Wow, my computer clock is slow!

[blind]

This is the first time I've ever seen this, and at first I didn't believe it, but my computer clock, after a few weeks, falls off of time by about 5 minutes. :eek: What's causing this? Think I need a new battery for when I shut down?

[Hyde]

Yep, sounds like you need a new battery.

[gse]

hmm, you'd need new motherboard more likely.
try to flash your bios first and see if this fixes the problem

[nic]

First, throw your computer out the window, second, get a hammer, third, hit it hard, fourth, walk inside and get a beer!

[salsbury]

Originally posted by blind:
<STRONG>This is the first time I've ever seen this, and at first I didn't believe it, but my computer clock, after a few weeks, falls off of time by about 5 minutes. :eek: What's causing this? Think I need a new battery for when I shut down?</STRONG>

maybe. but you're probably better off installing some ntp client on your machine so no matter what it is accurate. ask your isp what their ntp server is, if they have one. i personally use tardis on my windows boxes, it's nice and transparent.

[playa]

your battery on for your mother board is proberly dying,,,

i never heard of anyone replacing that battery,,,chances are your better off with a new motherboard

[ProgGod]

heh damn you guys crack me up :)

No is it a pc? I think you need to buy a MAC, that will fix it :)

[blind]

That battery on the motherboard is real easy to replace... It's a simple watch battery. Sometimes if your computer just wont start, you take it out, let it sit for about 30 minutes, pop it back in, and kazaam, it works.

I think I'll spend $1 to see if that fixes it before I buy a new motherboard ;)

[theo]

if ever your car will have problem with battery, the guys here will suggest you to buy a new car :)

[Much0S]

Originally posted by theo:
<STRONG>if ever your car will have problem with battery, the guys here will suggest you to buy a new car :)</STRONG>

Well generally it is the best way to go :D

Anyways about your clcock thing - it depends on a lot of things. PC clocks generally are inaccurate :( Try buying a better brand motherboard, after trying a new battery, ofcourse. Usually when you're out of battery you're CMOS will do flaky things though - and batteries only run out in like 5 years so...

[Due]

Originally posted by Hyde:
<STRONG>Yep, sounds like you need a new battery.</STRONG>

HAHA a digital clock will run faster if you put more power to it?
Like saying your car will drive 2 times faster if you have a ½ tank of gas. and fill it up so you'll have a full tank :D
A clock on a computer will ALWAYS loose minutes. I can't remember if it is when you reboot or whatever it loose a few seconds each time

[Much0S]

<STRONG>HAHA a digital clock will run faster if you put more power to it?
Like saying your car will drive 2 times faster if you have a ½ tank of gas. and fill it up so you'll have a full tank :D
A clock on a computer will ALWAYS loose minutes. I can't remember if it is when you reboot or whatever it loose a few seconds each time</STRONG>

Actually Due computer clocks are inaccurate because powersupply is inaccurate. Powersupply is inaccurate because it's either battery (which decrades linair over time, because it isn't alkaline batteries used as far as i know), and normal AC power converted to straight +/- 5V & 12V DC power.

Now if you're battery has less power then clock isn't accurate anymore.

It can also be your power supply doesn't supply a nice 5V for the motherboard so clock is inaccurate.

[Due]

Originally posted by Much0S:
<STRONG>

Actually Due computer clocks are inaccurate because powersupply is inaccurate. Powersupply is inaccurate because it's either battery (which decrades linair over time, because it isn't alkaline batteries used as far as i know), and normal AC power converted to straight +/- 5V & 12V DC power.

Now if you're battery has less power then clock isn't accurate anymore.

It can also be your power supply doesn't supply a nice 5V for the motherboard so clock is inaccurate.</STRONG>

And that happends during closing down computer / turning on computer. At least that is what I saw somewhere ;) could be wrong though

[salsbury]

isn't it just easier running an ntp client than going through all the fuss of replacing the battery/motherboard/power supply/car? maybe my solution is _too_ easy ;)

[Hyde]

Originally posted by Due:
<STRONG>
HAHA a digital clock will run faster if you put more power to it?
</STRONG>

Due, know your shit before making fun of people. The first thing you will notice when your battery is getting old is that the clock doesn't keep up. And then it could be a nice move to replace that battery before the BIOS settings are lost.

I don't say that is the answer to Blind's question but it might as well be it.

[Due]

Originally posted by Hyde:
<STRONG>

Due, know your shit before making fun of people. The first thing you will notice when your battery is getting old is that the clock doesn't keep up. And then it could be a nice move to replace that battery before the BIOS settings are lost.

I don't say that is the answer to Blind's question but it might as well be it.</STRONG>

[eRock]

I don't feel tardy!
-David Lee Roth, "Hot For Teacher"

[Arthur]

I had an old 486 whose calendar & clock, right from the day I bought it, would stop when I swithed off & resume when I switched on. More like a stopwatch than a clock in fact.
Never lost any bios info tho.

[shane94]

Damn my shit is 10 minutes off to! Ok I am not trying to sound like a total dumb shit but if I power off my computer and take the battery out will it erase it? Err will I lose shit off my hard drive? I know this is a stupid question but I really don't know.

Shane

[AzteK]

Originally posted by shane94:
<STRONG>Damn my shit is 10 minutes off to! Ok I am not trying to sound like a total dumb shit but if I power off my computer and take the battery out will it erase it? Err will I lose shit off my hard drive? I know this is a stupid question but I really don't know.

Shane</STRONG>


Don't do that ;) you'll loose all your BIOS settings (CMOS settings) unless you know what you're doing, then you can set it back to what it was...

[toker]

Nah the trick is to leave it plugged in while you open it up and take out the battery with a screwdriver.. This way you wont loose the settings and you will learn more about computers and power then you will ever want to learn.. Make sure to hold the chasis of the box also while doing it to prevent static discharge on the motherboard also...

Btw if you have an older machine many use a software Bios and getting a restore disk can be almost impossible. I would check with a PC shop before fuckin with shit if you are not to good with techie stuff.

[AzteK]

Originally posted by toker:
<STRONG>Nah the trick is to leave it plugged in while you open it up and take out the battery with a screwdriver.. This way you wont loose the settings and you will learn more about computers and power then you will ever want to learn.. Make sure to hold the chasis of the box also while doing it to prevent static discharge on the motherboard also...

Btw if you have an older machine many use a software Bios and getting a restore disk can be almost impossible. I would check with a PC shop before fuckin with shit if you are not to good with techie stuff.</STRONG>

You're correct. Your computer must be on if you decide to change the battery...

[BFFR]

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[breest]

Your computer just sucks