"cmos setup wrong"

[Guest]

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Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first loads
it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)

 

[Guest]

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Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the battery,
locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position for
2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
reset basic BIOS settings on restart.

"ami" wrote:

> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first loads
> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)

 

[kelly]

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Start by changing your system time in CMOS.

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"ami" <ami@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
> loads
> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)

 

[Guest]

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I'm really sorry but how do i change it into CMOS in the first place
if the "setup is wrong?"

"Kelly" wrote:

> Start by changing your system time in CMOS.
>
> --
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>
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>
>
>
> "ami" <ami@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> newsB5EEE16-26E1-438D-8F8A-5DD367BF297A@microsoft.com...
> > Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
> > loads
> > it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
> > how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
> > update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
> > whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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Andrew E. wrote:
> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,
> remove the battery,locate the CMOS jumper pin and move
> from 1-2 position to 2-3 position for 2 minutes,then back
> to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.

A little bit of knowledge makes some people dangerous.

First... the error message indicates that the settings are wrong and
probably have been lost, so removing the battery (which will work all
by itself in removing stored CMOS settings) won't fix the OP's problem.
Neither will moving the pin (if the motherboard has that feature).

The error message indicates that the proper CMOS settings already have
been lost (CMOS battery probably needs changing) and are in need of
manually re-setting. The OP doesn't sound as if he/she is too savvy in
that department, so he/she needs to find the manual for the mainboard
and look up the instructions for entering the system BIOS (usually done
by tapping the DEL key during bootup) and then reset everything per
that manual.

 

[kelly]

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Andrew,

Not all systems have jumpers next to the battery. This is motherboard
specific.

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"Andrew E." <eckrichco@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the
> battery,
> locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position for
> 2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.
>
> "ami" wrote:
>
>> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
>> loads
>> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
>> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
>> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
>> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)

 

[Guest]

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Andrew,

This sounds like poor advice for someone who states they don't even know how
to access the CMOS setup.

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Sir_George


"Andrew E." <eckrichco@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the
> battery,
> locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position for
> 2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.
>
> "ami" wrote:
>
>> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
>> loads
>> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
>> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
>> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
>> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)

 

[Guest]

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ami wrote:
> I'm really sorry but how do i change it into CMOS in the first place
> if the "setup is wrong?"

The first thing you should see on your screen is a note telling you what to
do to access the CMOS setup program. It's usually at the bottom of the
screen and says something like "Hit <DEL> to enter Setup"

Do it.

Prowl around the various screens looking for a command that says: "Reset
system defaults" or "Load fail-safe configuration." Select that option.

Now look for a command that says "Save configuration and exit." Do that.

This is the best you can hope for without digging into the guts.

 

[Dazza]

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ami
The symptoms you mention are usually caused by the motherboard battery
running out, thus needs replacing. In most cases, the battery is a
standard button battery CR2032 that is widely available (and not just
from a computer store).

Unfortunately, I can not be more specific regards making adjustments to
your BIOS as they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. The default
access method is to press the DEL key when the PC is booting up. Others
such as Packard Bell use F10, Dell uses F2, Toshiba laptops are a mix of
ESC then F1.

Regards
Daz

ami wrote:
> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first loads
> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)

 

[Guest]

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On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:13:03 -0700, Andrew E. <eckrichco@msn.com>
wrote:


>"ami" wrote:
>
>> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first loads
>> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
>> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
>> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'

>> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)
> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the battery,
> locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position for
> 2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.
>
STOP. If this is what you consider good advice, stop giving it out.

1. Many mainboards don't have jumpers to clear CMOS. Not all those
that do use the pin configuration you are describing in a tone that
seems to seem absolute.

2. If you remove the battery, there is no need to adjust the jumper.
If you have the jumper, and you use it to clear the CMOS, then there
is no need to remove the battery.

So please, stop giving advice.

 

[kelly]

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Hi There,

Haven't seen you around in ages! Hope all is well. )

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Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com



"Sir_George" <Sir_George@mailinator.com> wrote in message
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> Andrew,
>
> This sounds like poor advice for someone who states they don't even know
> how to access the CMOS setup.
>
> --
> Sir_George
>
>
> "Andrew E." <eckrichco@msn.com> wrote in message
> newsD9BC1C5-88B2-40AE-BE63-3A6DBD515D4D@microsoft.com...
>> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the
>> battery,
>> locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position for
>> 2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
>> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.
>>
>> "ami" wrote:
>>
>>> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
>>> loads
>>> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the
>>> setup.
>>> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
>>> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
>>> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)
>
>

 

[Guest]

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Hi Kelly,

A few things have been keeping me busy, but it's nice to be back and I hope
to be around a bit more: Thanks for asking.


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"Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Hi There,
>
> Haven't seen you around in ages! Hope all is well. )
>
> --
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
>
>
> "Sir_George" <Sir_George@mailinator.com> wrote in message
> news:3l42t9F10ij79U1@individual.net...
>> Andrew,
>>
>> This sounds like poor advice for someone who states they don't even know
>> how to access the CMOS setup.
>>
>> --
>> Sir_George
>>
>>
>> "Andrew E." <eckrichco@msn.com> wrote in message
>> newsD9BC1C5-88B2-40AE-BE63-3A6DBD515D4D@microsoft.com...
>>> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the
>>> battery,
>>> locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position
>>> for
>>> 2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
>>> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.
>>>
>>> "ami" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
>>>> loads
>>>> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the
>>>> setup.
>>>> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
>>>> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
>>>> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 04:31:46 GMT, NoStop <nostop@stopspam.com> wrote:

>After sticking his head out from his XP firewall, NobodyMan had this to say:
>
>> On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:13:03 -0700, Andrew E. <eckrichco@msn.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>"ami" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
>>>> loads it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the
>>>> setup. how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't
>>>> let me update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
>>
>>>> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)
>>> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the
>>> battery,
>>> locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position for
>>> 2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need to
>>> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.
>>>
>> STOP. If this is what you consider good advice, stop giving it out.
>>
>> 1. Many mainboards don't have jumpers to clear CMOS. Not all those
>> that do use the pin configuration you are describing in a tone that
>> seems to seem absolute.
>>
>> 2. If you remove the battery, there is no need to adjust the jumper.
>> If you have the jumper, and you use it to clear the CMOS, then there
>> is no need to remove the battery.
>>
>Not true. The procedure for example with the Asus A7V333 is to remove
>battery, adjust jumper, put jumper back and then reinsert battery.
>
>> So please, stop giving advice.
>I think YOU are the one that should stop giving advice. Especially when you
>don't know what you're talking about.

This has never been the case on any of the hundreds of motherboards
I've worked on. Leave it to you to find the ONE that needs this.

Why are you here? Shouldn't you be posting over on one of the Linux
boards, you grumpy old bastard?

 

[Guest]

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Remove the cmos battery for a minute or so. Reinsert the cmos battery.
Note the time and date on the PC. Turn off the PC and unplug it from the
wall for an hour. Plug the PC back in and turn it on. Note the time and
date. If its the same time, you have a depleted cmos battery. Replace it.

The configuration data determined from the bios setup could be garbled due
to bad CMOS itself (physical memory for the bios setup and configuration
data). Changing the cmos battery won't fix this.

Did you add or remove or change any hardware on your PC lately?

"ami" <ami@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it first
loads
> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the setup.
> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let me
> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)

 

[kelly]

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You are most welcome and am still glad to see you around. )

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Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com



"Sir_George" <Sir_George@mailinator.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Kelly,
>
> A few things have been keeping me busy, but it's nice to be back and I
> hope to be around a bit more: Thanks for asking.
>
>
> --
> Sir_George
>
>
> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:%23Anfu2klFHA.3256@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Hi There,
>>
>> Haven't seen you around in ages! Hope all is well. )
>>
>> --
>>
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>>
>>
>> "Sir_George" <Sir_George@mailinator.com> wrote in message
>> news:3l42t9F10ij79U1@individual.net...
>>> Andrew,
>>>
>>> This sounds like poor advice for someone who states they don't even know
>>> how to access the CMOS setup.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Sir_George
>>>
>>>
>>> "Andrew E." <eckrichco@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> newsD9BC1C5-88B2-40AE-BE63-3A6DBD515D4D@microsoft.com...
>>>> Figureing all is set properly in the BIOS,unplug computer,remove the
>>>> battery,
>>>> locate the CMOS jumper pin and move from 1-2 position to 2-3 position
>>>> for
>>>> 2 minutes,then back to 1-2.Replace battery,start computer,you'll need
>>>> to
>>>> reset basic BIOS settings on restart.
>>>>
>>>> "ami" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Right after turning on the computer, on the black screen where it
>>>>> first loads
>>>>> it stops and says CMOS SETUP WRONG and i just continue without the
>>>>> setup.
>>>>> how should i fix the problem? it changes my time and it wouldn't let
>>>>> me
>>>>> update now because 'rpc server is unavailable'
>>>>> whats going on! i'm so confused. haha help me please =)
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>