Error message re battery?

muffler · 2014-05-07 08:56:57

I turned on the desktop PC a while ago and first thing happened was it give a double beep noise. Then a message appeared on screen saying that the "system battery voltage is low" followed by a couple of options (Strike F1, F2, F5). I just hit F1 and continued. Whats the story with this type of message folks? Is it…

07-05-2014 08:56AM

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I turned on the desktop PC a while ago and first thing happened was it give a double beep noise. Then a message appeared on screen saying that the "system battery voltage is low" followed by a couple of options (Strike F1, F2, F5). I just hit F1 and continued.

Whats the story with this type of message folks? Is it something I should see to and how soon?

Cheers.

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#2 07-05-2014 09:33AM

johndoe99

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you should put in a new one asap. Changed mine not too long ago, its simple to replace. The most commonly used is the 2032, but a look inside the desktop will tell for certain.

Argos sell them in a pair for a €5.

What the battery is for:

http://www.insidetechnology360.com/index.php/what-is-a-cmos-battery-and-what-does-it-do-31286/

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