Problem with computer

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xyster13

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Hallo everyone. Sorry if threat is wrong. So i have a problem. My brother's PC stoped working. I tried to reinstall windows, formated hard disk, still not working. here are some pics about many errors on that computer:

Problem about CMOS(dont knw what it is)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/137/201110011614.jpg/
When i press F2 it shows this and nothing else happens
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/97/201110011615.jpg/

I tried to install Ubuntu and i got this
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/200/201109241603.jpg/
and this
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/201109241602.jpg/

Yeah. PC has many errors. And i dont know how to fix everything. I think it is a big challange for you guys ;D
 
It's possible that the cmos battery may be bad and needs replacing. That is one cause of you getting that error about the system date and time. I would replace the battery, usually a cr2032, and then go into the BIOS and set correct system date and time and you should have no problems installing windows or any other OS. Having the wrong date set will cause really weird issues start to happen with your pc.
 
Before replacing the battery I would try to clear the CMOS first. There's generally a couple of pins on the motherboard that you short (with power off) to clear the CMOS.
 
to clear the cmos it is easiest to just pop it out (with the power unplagged) and replug it after 5 or more mins.
 
xyster13 said:
ok thanks guys, i will replace it.
Next dummy question- whats CMOS?? ;D how to clean it? :D
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You don't clean out, you reset it by doing the following.

Unplug the power from the power supply, remove the cmos battery from the motherboard, press the power button on the case a few times to discharge any remaining power, then wait 5 minutes. Then reinsert battery, reconnect power and try booting up.

But most likely you just need a new battery installed.
 
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