Computer won't hold OC

RWB

I used to have the exact system at 2.4GHz, now it won't stay over default 2GHz. I figured it might be the CMOS battery, but it remembers the other settings just fine like my Memory timings and such. I even had it sowing up on one boot with the settings, then I rebooted to OC some more and noticed it was set back to default settings for the processor, speed and voltages. But yet all the other settings are where I left them for memory and other configurations.

This is for an Athlon X2 3800+ with Abit Fatality AN8-SLI and 2GB(4DIMMs) PC3200 Kingston memory.

I haven't used the system in like a month... and IIRC I had reset my BIOS for some reason which I do remember was a false call. So now I am just trying to put it back on the same settings as before

I notice no instability, doesn't crash, haven't done any hard tests though as I just instlled Windows back on it becuase I was doing some linux tests before I stopped using it.

Anyways.. any ideas?

Straight_Man

Possible weak but not yet dead CMOS battery.

RWB

I noticed something just now... when I set the clock and boot into windows, the clock is set properly.... WTF?

I go back into the BIOS though and it's not set accordingly??????

RWB

Did a reboot and it actually seems that it does hold... just not when I go into my BIOS. I am back at 2.4GHz which is enough for me Damn I love this beast, wish it where a smaller beast though... but that new LCD panel will make it all better MUAHAHAA

Mt_Goat

A battery is only $2.00.

RWB

$2.00 plus getting off my ass... and that my friend is not worth it.
J\K I'll pick one up tonight on my way home from work, being that I'll be up off my ass at that moment