CMOS always requires a pull every startup.
CMOS always requires a pull every startup.
Whenever I need to restart my computer, I must remove the battery and then put it back following these steps: 1. Unplug power with supply off 2. Take out the battery 3. Put it back in 4. Reconnect power and turn it on I’ve installed a new battery into the motherboard (MSI Z77A - G43) running Intel i3 3570k with DDR3 RAM 8GB.
These are a low-cost CR2032 batteries; they seem to be completely discharged. It might be time to swap them out.
I didn't change many items believing they were the issue, but the same problems keep happening this morning.
I forgot about that section. Have you attempted to reset the CMOS? Which motherboard are you using?
Please verify your power connections on the motherboard, the 20 or 24-pin ATX port, and the 12V CPU power source—ensure it matches the correct pin configuration (4 or 8 pins).
I checked online and discovered several discussion boards where this board was affected. One thread had a battery problem resolved by switching to a different power supply for a few units before returning to the original setup. That approach didn’t seem like a positive solution.