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220-301 · Question #1267
A user complains that the time and date on their computer resets to Jan 1, 1980 every time the computer is turned off. What is the MOST likely cause of this problem?
The correct answer is B. The CMOS battery on the motherboard is low or dead. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
A user complains that the time and date on their computer resets to Jan 1, 1980 every time the computer is turned off. What is the MOST likely cause of this problem?
Options
- AThe system clock power connection is loose.
- BThe CMOS battery on the motherboard is low or dead.
- CThe power supply is not wired properly.
- DThe "Reset Time/Date" on the Restart option is selected in Windows.
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A7% (2)
- B80% (24)
- C10% (3)
- D3% (1)
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