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The How-To Geek Forums Have Migrated to Discourse How-To Geek Forums / Windows XP Bad Bios checksum (How to Fix it) ??? (39 posts) Started 4 years ago by tech27 Latest reply from G41M Topic Viewed 20879 times 1 2 Next » tech27 Posts:
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387 This post has been reported. So here's my problem guys... Recently I did a clean cmos checksum error press f1 to continue install of windows XP on my PC, everything goes smooth and no errors. But after a day I use it and shut it down for cmos checksum error dell an hour and when I return and turn my PC again this problem comes out... I have no idea why it happened, so if anyone knows how to fix this I will gladly appreciate it... Btw.. I have some experienced on PC troubleshooting
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but sad to say it is my first time to encounter this problem and I have no idea how to fix it.. So please I really need your help guys.... Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Sarris Posts: 189 This post has been reported. Causes of CMOS Checksum Bad Error There are usually three main reasons that a CMOS Checksum Bad Error occurs. They include: 1. CMOS Battery may not be functioning properly. The battery life may have expired. (it's probably this) 2.
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The user or a virus may have updated the BIOS. 3. The computer may not have been shut down properly e.g. shutting off the computer’s main power without first shutting down the computer (MS Windows requires the computer to be shut down before the power is shut off). This is from tech-faq.com Also, please don't multiple post the same question. Thanks & good luck Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top tech27 Posts: 387 This post has been reported. First of all... Sorry for doing multiple post but I didn't meant to do that because every time I post it says "404 Not found" hmmm... so what should I do first to solve this problem ???? Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top tech27 Posts: 387 This post has been reported. BTW.. what does CMOS means ??? Sorry I had never encounter a bios problem before..... Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top semiretired Posts: 1214 This post has been reported. Cmos equals continuous metal oxide semiconductor. It is the small disk battery found on your motherboard. It is usually a cr2032 that can be purchased at a walmart......etc. In a laptop, it could be sheathed in a holder of some type and be more expensive. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top semiretired Posts: 1214 This post has been reported. Well, now I see that "c" equals complimentary. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top tech27 Posts: 387 This post has been reported. @Sarr
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Motherboards Share greyfox1 December 26, 2011 3:07:08 PM mobo: NF-980-G65 cpu: phenom II 955 ram: G.skill 2gb DDR3 1333mhz cmos checksum error evga x4 HDD: WD 320gb (boot drive)/ hitachi 1tb (data) Disk Drive: LG blu-ray PSU: Corsair tx750w GPU: gtx 460 768mb x2 HSF: corsair H50 OS: win7 hom premium Had the CPU http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/bad-bios-checksum-how-to-fix-it- OC'd @ 3.8ghz and the GPU OC'd by 10% A few days ago the PC just shut off while playing skyrim...no BSOD. It then kept crashing during windows start up or the welcome screen, basically the PC started shutting off after a few seconds of being turned on. It didn't matter if it was during start up or even in the bios menu. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/303563-30-cmos-checksum-error-persists The clearest error I can pinpoint is a checksum error. I already replaced the cmos battery to no avail. I ruled out every piece but the MOBO and CPU. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? More about : cmos checksum error persists GhislainG a c 511 V Motherboard December 26, 2011 3:16:01 PM After replacing the battery, did you select and save the default settings in the BIOS? m 0 l greyfox1 December 26, 2011 5:24:00 PM the PC doesn't stay on long enough to give me a chance. nvm, i managed to get in bios long enough to save it on default setting but it still shuts off after a few seconds of turning on. m 0 l Related resources Help Please Cmos Checksum Bad Error 8800GT - Forum Checksum Error - out of ideas - Forum Cmos checksum error - Forum P5N-E SLI CMOS Checksum Error - Forum CMOS checksum error on MSI board - Forum Can't find your answer ? Ask ! Get the answer Best solution GhislainG a c 511 V Motherboard December 27, 2011 2:52:33 AM The motherboard probably is defective. Sh
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