Re: CMOS BATTERY

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Posted by VC Tech Support (65.7.49.48) on April 02, 2001 at 19:14:35:

In Reply to: Re: CMOS BATTERY posted by Sleb on March 28, 2001 at 22:35:16:

That motherboard is the PC-Chips M560. The problem you are both having is due to a failed Real Time Clock (RTC) module. These motherboards didn't use a coin battery, but instead used a RTC which has a battery sealed inside of the chip casing.

Common manufacturer's of these RTC's are Dallas, Odin, and Houston Tech.

The cost to replace one of these modules will run roughly $20 - $50. I would attempt to find a used one on and old scrap motherboard - just be sure to match the numbers or use the equivalent replacement.

Another factor is if your current module is soldered or socketed. if its soldered, it's going to take some precise handy work to extrct the old one.

Here are some links with more info on the RTC's, causes of death, how to replace, and places to purchase one online.

http://www.dalsemi.com/products/timekeep/replace.html

http://www.resource800.com/dalfaq.html

http://www.resource800.com/dalsemi.html

http://www.resource800.com/

: I have the exact same problem... someone please help... Do I need a new CMOS?

http://www.resource800.com/

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: That motherboard is the PC-Chips M560. The problem you are both having is due to a failed Real Time Clock (RTC) module. These motherboards didn't use a coin battery, but instead used a RTC which has a battery sealed inside of the chip casing. : Common manufacturer's of these RTC's are Dallas, Odin, and Houston Tech. : The cost to replace one of these modules will run roughly $20 - $50. I would attempt to find a used one on and old scrap motherboard - just be sure to match the numbers or use the equivalent replacement. : Another factor is if your current module is soldered or socketed. if its soldered, it's going to take some precise handy work to extrct the old one. : Here are some links with more info on the RTC's, causes of death, how to replace, and places to purchase one online. : http://www.dalsemi.com/products/timekeep/replace.html : http://www.resource800.com/dalfaq.html : http://www.resource800.com/dalsemi.html : http://www.resource800.com/ : : I have the exact same problem... someone please help... Do I need a new CMOS?

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