My PC clock runs too fast after power failures!

[jbyram2]

After a power failure, the PC clock is counting about 15-20% too fast, so that the PC clock advances one minute every 45-50 seconds. Since this is my GBPVR server though it makes it impossible to properly schedule recordings.

When I reboot and enter the BIOS setup screen it is counting at the correct rate, but once windows starts it is too fast.

The only way to correct this seems to be to shut down the computer, shut off the power supply for a few minutes, and restart. Then it seems to be working correctly.

Running Windows XP Pro, SP1, with an ECS motherboard, Duron 1600, not overclocked

Anybody seen this before? Is something going wrong that someday will fail completely? (and probably at the worst time, like right before my wife's program is set to record)

[rbelisle]

My Dad ran into exactly the same kind of thing, gaining about 2 mins every 4 hours, throwing off the recording. What he did was configure the Windows time service to update every two hours to keep things in sync. This way, it will reset the time properly every interval you set.

[zehd]

It doesn't sound healthy. I would pull the CMOS clock battery, start windows, and see if it happens again. I've never heard of this exactly but maybe it's time for a new battery.

And get a UPS will ya! Power failures are computer killers

[bgowland]

I just did a quick Google on the subject and what zehd says seems to be the general conscensus and a new battery may be what's needed.

Cheers,
Brian

[mmatheny]

Also, could be the clock generator on the MB.