If you're getting errors when you boot your PC, the problem may be nothing more than a dead CMOS battery. Fortunately, they're cheap and easy to replace--on desktops, anyway.

CMOS checksum error, computer beeps during bootup ijohnson Published June 28, 2006 ...

I need some help here...Just bought a new PC - parts list below - but since first boot I get an error during POST "Cmos checksum bad - F1 to enter setup - F2 to load ...

ok, WTF?I powered up my slightly modified secondary rig, after reinstalling the CPU and after if had been off for the last month.BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR... banshee razz. machine is locked ...