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With 20 years experience I can answer almost any question about Intel computers ror build, restore, backup, configure, OS problems, Hardware issures. Setup of hardware components, repair, remove and replace. Trouble shooting hardware/driver issues. Qwner of DIY Computer Repair and autor of the DIY Computer Repair E-Book

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I have been a hardware/os tech for over 20 years, I also own a web site for the do it yourselfer with over 170 articles.

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AAS Electronics Engineering Technology, MCSE, A , HP/IBM/Compaq hardware repair ceritfications
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Topic: PC hardware--CPU & Motherboard & RAM


Expert: Rider
Date: 1/28/2008
Subject: frequent cmos battery failure on new motherboard

Question
i brought this pc with intel motherboard with p35 chipset.after 2 wees of use,the pc suddenly restart and give a lot of warning "beep" sound.when i restart,the screen show the message "firmware detected cmos battery failure".i changed the battery 3 times but after sometimes the message occur again.

Answer
You have two choices:

Return the motherboard for repair

Flash the BIOS, to do this go to the manufactures web site and find your motherboard, download the lates BIOS update and flash program for your BIOS.

If the problem persists after flashing the BIOS then the motherboard has failed.

HTH
http://www.diy-computer-repair.com/how-to-motherboard.html

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