Solved clock keeps resetting

[johnwillyums]

Hi folks.

My clock keeps resetting itself an hour slow.
It doesn't do it every time I log off but more often than not.
I keep putting it right via "change date and time settings..." but when I log on the next day it will have lost an hour.
As I say, it doesn't seem to do this every time I log on.
I did a clean install just a couple of months ago but I can't say for certain that's when it started or if it began later.
Needless to say, it's infuriating. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Check your cmos battery.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm

 

[LiquidSnak]

Is it set to automatic DST adjustment?

 

[WindowsGeek2000]

Change your clock battery in your pc.

 

[johnwillyums]

Yes it is set to DST, so it'll be right in October.
I could certainly get a new cmos battery. I didn't think it would be that as it (and the mobo) is only 14 months old. The PSU is 3 months old.

 

[WindowsGeek2000]

That's wired because a pc I used to use is about 5 years old and has NEVER needed the CMOS battery replaced.

 

[sygnus21]

Like anything man made things fail.

Anyway I would check the BIOS first to make sure the correct time in set, than check Windows to see that you have the right region set.

After that, If you're still haivng problems, and you notice your BIOS settings aren't sticking, then replace the CMOS battery.

My two cents.

 

[richc46]

If the clock has lost time at boot, probably cmos battery
If loses time as you use, it is probably something else
The clock resets at boot, if CMOS is charged.

 

[johnwillyums]

Yes. It is always an hour and always at boot. After resetting it, it remains correct for the rest of that session.
Sometimes it remains correct the next boot, sometimes it loses an hour.
Sometimes I leave it running for 24 hours and it will remain correct.
Really bloody annoying. I'll pick up a new battery tomorrow and try it.
Thanks all I'll let you know the outcome. John

 

[johnwillyums]

Like anything man made things fail.

Anyway I would check the BIOS first to make sure the correct time in set, than check Windows to see that you have the right region set.

After that, If you're still haivng problems, and you notice your BIOS settings aren't sticking, then replace the CMOS battery.

My two cents.

Hang on. I never realised there was a time setting in the BIOS.
Whereabouts is it?. I'll have a look at that.

As Windowsgeek2000 says. I've had the same battery in my other rig for about 6 years and no problem.

By the way, welcome to the forums windowsgeek, thanks for the help

 

[MacGyvr]

In my experience, most CMOS batteries last 5-6 years. That's not abnormal at all. I have some systems where they didn't go until 8 years.

 

[sygnus21]

Like anything man made things fail.

Anyway I would check the BIOS first to make sure the correct time in set, than check Windows to see that you have the right region set.

After that, If you're still haivng problems, and you notice your BIOS settings aren't sticking, then replace the CMOS battery.

My two cents.

Hang on. I never realised there was a time setting in the BIOS.
Whereabouts is it?. I'll have a look at that.

Mines in the Standard CMOS Features section. Yours may be different. It will depend on the BIOS, but you do have a date setting feature in your BIOS. Check your owners manual.

In my experience, most CMOS batteries last 5-6 years. That's not abnormal at all. I have some systems where they didn't go until 8 years.

I completely agree, and for the record I've never had one go before before that time either. In fact I've kept one motherboard running for 6 years and never had to replace the battery. But..... anything is possible - sort of like getting a DOA product right out of the box - it's not supposed to happen, but it does.

Anyway like I said before - if you're having time issues and you find that your BIOS settings aren't sticking, then you probably have a bad CMOS battery. Outside that, I have to agree that it may not be the battery.

My two cents.

 

[johnwillyums]

Yup. That was it sygnus21. We seem to have the same BIOS and the time was set wrongly in Standard CMOS Features.
I've set it correctly so hopefully that will solve the problem.

Thanks to you all for your input, John

 

[sygnus21]

Yup. That was it sygnus21. We seem to have the same BIOS and the time was set wrongly in Standard CMOS Features.

Yeah I notice we both have Gigabyte motherboards.

Anyway I'm glad my suggestion worked and don't think you'll have any more issues now that it's set correctly. However if the time changes again in the BIOS, you might have to look at the CMOS battery.

BTW Thanks

Peace