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220-301 · Question #1266

A CMOS "Checksum" error appears during bootup. What is the MOST likely cause?

The correct answer is C. The CMOS battery is nearing end of life. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A CMOS "Checksum" error appears during bootup. What is the MOST likely cause?

Options

  • AThe power supply is bad.
  • BBIOS needs updating.
  • CThe CMOS battery is nearing end of life.
  • DHard drive types are incorrectly defined.

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    76% (25)
  • D
    15% (5)

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