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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2007 18:12:37 GMT
This does not make sense. Why does the computer clock not run on time? Can be up to 10 mins behind and I have to adjust it frequently. Does not make sense. Ralph does not understand.
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 26, 2007 19:02:30 GMT
Could be a problem with the on-board battery. A loose contact. I dunno.
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Post by legios on Nov 26, 2007 20:41:06 GMT
This does not make sense. Why does the computer clock not run on time? Can be up to 10 mins behind and I have to adjust it frequently. Does not make sense. Ralph does not understand. -Ralph I'd agree with Nick. Sounds like it is the CMOS battery. I had a similar problem with my tower system, except that it was the Calendar that tended to drift. (Usually it insisted on wandering back by about a year every time I powered on). Karl |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2007 20:51:03 GMT
CMOS battery? Buh? Skynet is usually connected to the mains so the battery should be fully charged?
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 26, 2007 21:14:53 GMT
CMOS battery? Buh? Skynet is usually connected to the mains so the battery should be fully charged? -Ralph Two different kinds of battery Not the big battery pack that actually powers the laptop as such. Nick and I are referring to a small do-hickey that is on the motherboard of the computer. Rather than providing the power for things like the harddrive, bus, fans etc the one we are talking about has a dedicated function of helping the computers internal clock remain synchronised. Effectively it provides a small reserve of power which is used to send a signal at precise intervals - a constant ticking if you like, which the rest of the computer uses to keep track of how many milliseconds have passed. If it isn't quite maintain synchronisation properly this may be why your clock isn't quite in keeping with real time. Karl |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2007 21:17:34 GMT
Small bit of reserve power? Hmmmm. Ah! Like the TARDIS in Rise of the Cybermen. Well everything else seems to work OK. Just means I have to remember to fix the time each day.
-Ralph
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Post by Cullen on Nov 27, 2007 10:29:26 GMT
What OS are you using Ralph? In XP you can set the clock to auto-sync with t'internet so the time is always right. If your not on XP then I'm sure there is a third-party app you can download that will do the same.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 27, 2007 20:16:40 GMT
Windows Vista Home Premium.
-Ralph
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Post by Cullen on Nov 29, 2007 14:45:27 GMT
Vista should have the option to sync your clock too. Double click the clock, go to Intenet Time and check the box.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 29, 2008 15:14:58 GMT
That works, but I have to do it everyday.
-Ralph
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