OT-Computer clock

[Jonathan Finger]

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Kevin, thanks for sharing that.  Actually, that's pretty important
information for any computer user to be aware of.

 

Thanks again,

 

Jonathan Finger RPT

 

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From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On
Behalf Of Kevin E. Ramsey
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 7:50 PM
To: Pianotech
Subject: Re: OT-Computer clock

 

There could be a software conflict going on somewhere that's causing you
to lose time, or as already mentioned, a motherboard/CMOS battery
problem.  You don't want that battery to fail btw.

Jonathan Finger RPT

 

That's what I was referring to..... let me see if I can find the info
for you.

 

Ah, I think this may help:

 

Your computer may be losing time due a screen saver or third party
utility causing the time to decrease significantly, an issue with APM
(Advanced Power Management), or a dying CMOS battery. You also may be
experiencing system slowdown from application programs using up memory
resources. 

Screen savers or third party utilities can cause the time to stop or
drastically slow down the clock. To test, disable any screen savers.
Then, enter CTRL-ALT-DELETE and attempt to END TASK on all background
programs or TSR (Terminate And Stay Resident) programs. If this does
resolve your issue, then reboot the computer and determine one-by-one
exactly which program was causing the problem. 

APM can interfere with the computer keeping time. Test by entering CMOS
and disabling APM or Power Management. If this does resolve your issue,
you may consider leaving it disabled or a BIOS update may help. Consult
with the motherboard manufacturer or computer manufacturer regarding a
possible BIOS update. 

Like all batteries, the CMOS battery can become bad. If your battery is
replaceable, make sure to copy the CMOS settings before removing the old
battery. Take the old battery with you when purchasing the new one to
ensure that you get the correct replacement. Install the new battery
using proper ESD (electrostatic discharge ) procedures. Then, power on
the computer, enter the BIOS setup, reset the date and time, and
re-enter your other CMOS settings. 

The System Resource Meter will show you if an application program is
using up resources and can be loaded from Windows 98 Add/Remove
Programs. As you load each program, check the meter to see if that
program significantly reduced resources. The System Monitor is another
tool that provides a graphic snapshot of system processes, including
memory usage and CPU usage. Use these tools to gain more information
about what is happening to slow down your PC.

 

Hope that helps, Avery.

Kevin


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