`~~~CMOS checksum error!~~~

[EXman]

Man this is a Pisser! After installing a program I left the computer alone and came back to a computer that was black and would not reset. let it sit awhile, hours, and then started it up to on the start screen:

"CMOS checksum error go into BIOS and save before exiting" or something very similar.

Then I'd go into bios do some switching and save and everything seems ok until I load some more software and have to reboot for the settings to take effect. and then the whole thing happens over again.


When rebooting I get the XP splash screen and then my computer reboots during the boot up process many times until I just unplug it and let it sit for awhile then it is back to the dreaded "CMOS checksum error go into BIOS and save before exiting"

System specs:
XP333R
256mb Crucial
1.4t-bird (No O/Cing until I find my problem)
WD 100gb 8mb cache
16x DVD Lite-On
24X Burner Lite-On
GF3 ti200
ADS firewire capture card
3com nic


Things I have tried, Take the offending software off, and run AVG anti-virus (no viruses found) and trying not to ever shut the computer off

 

[ScrapSilicon]

new CMOS battery..first

 

[piasabird]

CMOS Checksum ERROR can be caused by incompatable Memory. Memory can be perfectly good but not compatable with your motherboard. Ive seen this on an Aopen motherboard.

 

[EXman]

I did just recently go from 2 Crucial sticks of 256mb to just one. should that make a difference?

I think I will change the battery easy fix if it works!

 

[EXman]

up for Leno!~

 

[Buz2b]

If a new battery doesn't fix things (and it should), write down all your settings, then clear the CMOS (via jumper) and reset the values. Of course, simply pulling the battery and replacing it will reset the CMOS anyway. But you might want to try clearing it first, just for giggles.

 

[EXman]

<< just for giggles. >>

I guess that is better than kicking the machine in frustration!

 

[Buz2b]

<< I guess that is better than kicking the machine in frustration! >>

Personally, I find a good, open-hand slap on the side of the unit in question, to be particularly satisfying, yet far less damaging. Of course, that would depend upon the amount of frustration that is behind the slap.

 

[EXman]

LOL