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Need help to set the CMOS checksum error

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by krisdevs

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Everyday when I start my system I get cmos checksum error and the date and time would be set ot Jan 1st 2000 12.58am. I need to set once a day. Can someone please tell how I can solve my problem permanently? I have windows98 and w2k on my system. Can this problem occur due to not seting the date and time properly while installing windows 2000 os on windows 98 system?

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by dmiles

The most common cause would be the CMOS battery going bad that is located on the motherboard and needs replacing
Other causes would be the motherboard or the Bios may need updating
Make sure you have noted all CMOS settings before rplacing the battery.
Make sure that memory is seated properly while you have the case open

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