harrycat said:
You placed the UK pounds sterling - "£" - at the end of your reply???
Trust me, it won't be expensive to fix, in fact very cheap!!!
(Approx £1-3, or $3, depending on your location)
You either need a BIOS update, but more probably from error code,
Your CMOS battery needs replacing.
This holds basic data of MoBo configuration on a chip, and if you are
honest, you've been ignoring numerous error messages haven't you???
You have two options:
A) I suspect you purchased an OEM PC package, if so, visit their site
and discern the Mobo, location within of, and specific battery - for
your particular PC, They will probably supply such a battery for free
or for Post and packing!
B) Or You could place with a repair shop instructing quite clearly for
them to only replace the CMOS battery -
The battery cost: $1 - 3
Time: Remove cover, remove fading battery, install new battery = 6 min
Pay NO more than $15