BIOS keep asking to select CPU speed

Hi,

My problem is everytime I start my computer, it will bring me to BIOS setup where I need to select my CPU speed.

I am wondering what could be the problem. Im so tired of it so I reformat my hard disk and it still the same.

Hope u guys can help. Thank u in advance.

 

Can't begin to help without the following computer specifications, including, where applicable, brand and model of machine and same for HDD, same for motherboard, and date and model number of BIOS. from the boot screen. You may have to enter the startup program and disable a splash screen to see much of this. Too bad you didn't ask before removing windows; there are programs you can run to get all this info.

If you have reinstalled windows, download Belarc Advisor to get the information and let us see it.

 

Hi Kengster.

Your problem is with the bios, not windows or programs or the hard disk.

I would suspect that your battery on the motherboard is low and needs replaced or the bios is not right. I would replace the battery, probably a CR2032. When you do, be sure and check all the settings in the bios the first time you boot up. It might be wise to go to each screen (before you replace the battery) and write down all the items and settings. A pain to do but if you make a really legible list it might come in handy in the future. Next, you might download the current bios and rewrite it, even if it is the same one you have now. You can get that from the motherboard manufacturer site. That should solve your problem.

If you're not familiar enough with the bios to do this, find a local nerd. They just love this kind of problem and will probably pay you to help out. It's a common problem that crops up a lot.

Giles

 

Thanks sparrow and giles.

Downloaded Belarc Advisor. I think info below is sufficient enough.

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Computer Profile Summary
Computer Name: Home (in WORKGROUP)
Profile Date: Monday, July 24, 2006 7:40:52 PM
Advisor Version: 7.1h
Windows Logon: Kengster

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

667 megahertz Intel Pentium III
32 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Board: ASUSTeK Computer INC. CUV4X REV 1.xx
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software, Inc. ASUS CUV4X ACPI BIOS Revision 1005 06/19/2000

30.74 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
17.70 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

LITE-ON LTR-12101B [CD-ROM drive]
LITEON DVD-ROM LTD163D [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

Maxtor 2F030J0 [Hard drive] (30.75 GB) -- drive 0, s/n F10S69FE, rev VAM51JJ0, SMART Status: Healthy

256 Megabytes Installed Memory
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Yup, it is an old PC.. too old in fact..
Please check if its anything to do with my hardware,
or maybe Giles is right.. maybe its the battery.
Is there any way that I can check my battery 'life'?

Thanks for your help..
Cheers...

 

Hi Kengster.

The battery goes for around 2 dollars I think. I change mine once a year just for the heck of it. I would do that first, then if that doesn't fix the problem I would download and rewrite the bios, it might have taken a voltage hit. Sounds like you have a reliable system. With a motherboard with some age on it tho the battery is old and needs to be changed. You can check the voltage on the battery by taking it out and putting a meter on it but they are so inexpensive I would just change it. Less work and you gotta take it out anyways. Be sure not to break the battery holder. Go slow and use no force (sorry Luke).

Giles

 

Agree with giles. It's a good motherboard so you can get the bios online. Just read carefully how to flash it. Asus has several methods.

Do the battery exchange first.