<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; = charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10 (filtered)"> <style>  </style> </head> <body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> Kevin, thanks for sharing = that.  Actually, that’s pretty important information for any computer user to be = aware of.   Thanks again,   Jonathan Finger = RPT   -----Original = Message----- 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   <div> 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 </div> <div>   </div> <div> That's what I was referring = to..... let me see if I can find the info for you. </div> <div>   </div> <div> Ah, I think this may = help: </div> <div>   </div> <div> 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. </div> <div>   </div> <div> Hope that helps, = Avery. </div> <div> Kevin </div> </div> </body> </html>