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Clock speed decreases.

Clock speed decreases.

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Darkbandit92
Posting Freak
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02-18-2026, 09:55 PM
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Hi, Recently for past few days I am encountering a problem my time in Windows and also the BIOS is falling behind by around 2 hours and 15 minutes. The date remains the same I tried fixing the issue by connecting the PC to internet and syncing it with windows time server. It fixed the issue but now again facing the issue. Is it a problem with the BIOS or the CMOS battery ? This is a new PC only around 5 to 6 months old. PS: This system is not connected to internet I only connect it with my mobile phone internet when I need to download a game from steam or other softwares.
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Darkbandit92
02-18-2026, 09:55 PM #1

Hi, Recently for past few days I am encountering a problem my time in Windows and also the BIOS is falling behind by around 2 hours and 15 minutes. The date remains the same I tried fixing the issue by connecting the PC to internet and syncing it with windows time server. It fixed the issue but now again facing the issue. Is it a problem with the BIOS or the CMOS battery ? This is a new PC only around 5 to 6 months old. PS: This system is not connected to internet I only connect it with my mobile phone internet when I need to download a game from steam or other softwares.

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Rhuji
Senior Member
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02-21-2026, 05:10 AM
#2
Your computer's clock speed isn't designed to drop rapidly. Are you using the most recent BIOS update?
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Rhuji
02-21-2026, 05:10 AM #2

Your computer's clock speed isn't designed to drop rapidly. Are you using the most recent BIOS update?

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strongTI
Junior Member
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02-25-2026, 12:28 PM
#3
Not verified.
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strongTI
02-25-2026, 12:28 PM #3

Not verified.

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Partyrockdude
Member
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02-25-2026, 03:41 PM
#4
It might be useful to review this. Otherwise, I’d replace the battery since it’s not functioning properly. Have you attempted removing and reinserting it?
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Partyrockdude
02-25-2026, 03:41 PM #4

It might be useful to review this. Otherwise, I’d replace the battery since it’s not functioning properly. Have you attempted removing and reinserting it?

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marcomcool
Junior Member
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02-25-2026, 06:58 PM
#5
I'm not ready to proceed because of the fear. My BIOS is set at 1823, but the ASUS website shows a newer version as 2006.
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marcomcool
02-25-2026, 06:58 PM #5

I'm not ready to proceed because of the fear. My BIOS is set at 1823, but the ASUS website shows a newer version as 2006.

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EisTeeKlaus
Senior Member
490
02-25-2026, 10:13 PM
#6
It's not as intimidating as it seems. This should be fixable, possibly easing the update process. However, it's still improbable.
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EisTeeKlaus
02-25-2026, 10:13 PM #6

It's not as intimidating as it seems. This should be fixable, possibly easing the update process. However, it's still improbable.

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Darkbandit92
Posting Freak
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02-26-2026, 01:28 AM
#7
Ensure you have a fresh CR2032 battery just in case. It’s safe to swap it out—no major concerns. However, the battery is mainly for keeping the clock and settings running while the PC is off or unplugged; once the PC is back on, power comes from the 5V standby of your supply, so a battery failure is unlikely (though not impossible). Check the notes about the BIOS update; if it doesn’t affect your processor or anything negative, consider upgrading. If everything else works fine and you don’t notice the time problem, don’t rush the upgrade—it probably won’t fix the issue.
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Darkbandit92
02-26-2026, 01:28 AM #7

Ensure you have a fresh CR2032 battery just in case. It’s safe to swap it out—no major concerns. However, the battery is mainly for keeping the clock and settings running while the PC is off or unplugged; once the PC is back on, power comes from the 5V standby of your supply, so a battery failure is unlikely (though not impossible). Check the notes about the BIOS update; if it doesn’t affect your processor or anything negative, consider upgrading. If everything else works fine and you don’t notice the time problem, don’t rush the upgrade—it probably won’t fix the issue.

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NORFFF
Member
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02-26-2026, 04:46 AM
#8
I encountered a minor problem with my case's power button. When I pressed it, the PC wouldn't start. After a while, holding the power key resolved the issue, but there was still a clock-related issue. Could your CMOS battery be contributing to this?
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NORFFF
02-26-2026, 04:46 AM #8

I encountered a minor problem with my case's power button. When I pressed it, the PC wouldn't start. After a while, holding the power key resolved the issue, but there was still a clock-related issue. Could your CMOS battery be contributing to this?

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Hagnarock
Senior Member
434
02-26-2026, 07:57 AM
#9
If the CMOS battery failed to function properly, the computer would still start up
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Hagnarock
02-26-2026, 07:57 AM #9

If the CMOS battery failed to function properly, the computer would still start up

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Mel_Kawaii
Member
182
02-26-2026, 11:11 AM
#10
The problem resolved itself automatically. After a few months, I turned it on by pressing the power button for a short time, then restarted it again and powered it off and back on. It didn’t happen again.
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Mel_Kawaii
02-26-2026, 11:11 AM #10

The problem resolved itself automatically. After a few months, I turned it on by pressing the power button for a short time, then restarted it again and powered it off and back on. It didn’t happen again.

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