Every reboot resets clock!!!??!!

[gearjammer1980]

Ok fellow XP enthusiasts, got a weirdo problem. I love this XP Pro. I had it once on this motherboard, but uninstalled it due to a minor, but annoying problem..Here's the machine setup first:

FIC VB-601x m/b With VIA Chipset
PII 266 @ 308MHz
256MB PC133
20GB Maxtor HD
Savage 2000 Video Card
SB PCI128 Sound

Here's the problem I am having. Since it looks like I'll be using XP for a while, thankfully, I need a solution. This machine runs 24/7/365 usually unless shutdown for maintanence or whathaveyou..Everytime I bring the PC back up from a reset or reboot, the system clock has reset back to 01-01-1601 @ 12:00:00am......Now, I haven't found a solution to this problem yet and wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem and is there a patch? Windows 9X has never done this, only XP and 2000. I can't find any sources for BIOS Flash Updates for this board anymore Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks..

p.s. CMOS battery is fine, by the way....

 

[scriptasylum]

I would check your CMOS battery (the coin-cell looking thing on your mobo). It may be dead, especially if you have an old board.

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Originally posted by gearjammer1980
p.s. CMOS battery is fine, by the way....

scriptasylum must be having a bad day. Although........are you sure it is OK?

 

[Krux]

retracks statement

 

[djwhite]

does it reset the time in the BIOS, or just windows? If it does it in the BIOS aswell it does sound like the CMOS battery.

 

[gearjammer1980]

Yes

Yes, CMOS battery is fine, 100% sure all the way. And besides, the CMOS battery only takes over when the machine isn't running, so it wouldn't cause the problem if I run the machine 24/7! And yes, it resets the system clock as well. Something about these VIA chipsets........

 

[gearjammer1980]

And to mention that the clock never had any problems with Windows Millenium or Mandrake Linux just a few days ago.......

 

[Hipster Doofus]

I remember reading here a while ago about via chips & 4 in 1. Something about updating. Try doing a forum seach & see what you come up with.

 

[scriptasylum]

scriptasylum must be having a bad day.

Oops. I guess I missed his "P.S."...