[making153]

Hi Guys,

I've just installed an extra DVD Writer (samsung 222A) to my PC, on rebooting after installation my BIOS window appeared with all settings back to default with time/date incorrect also?

I reset everything and everything was ok until I 'shutdown' last night and rebooted this morning - same thing BIOS appeared again !! On reset its ok but a reboot from shutdown makes it pop up again?? I had no probs before installing the DVDW so dont think its my CMOS battery (unless its a very unlikely coincidence) - any ideas ??

System;

P4 3GHZ HT Prescott
2GB PC3200
BFG 7800GS OC AGP
Asus P4S800 MoBo
2 x HDD
1 x LG DVDW (set to Master)
1 x Samsung DVDW (set to Slave)
NO Floppy and this is disabled in BIOS
WINXP Pro SP3

[Paulo Hirth]

maybe motherboard batery.

[Helrza]

Mate, id unplugged the new drive and reboot the computer to check the BIOS without it to start, just to be sure (process of elimination ).

I dont think ive ever heard of a new drive resetting the bios to be honest.

[stansdds]

Is your new DVD writer slaved to another drive or is it set as a primary?

[making153]

Its slaved guys - boot up was ok this morning??

Will keep an eye on it but appears to be resolved today, only thing I did different was to remove the new Writer from the POST list (it wasnt first BTW) as a bootup device in BIOS? Now only my HDD is listed!

Thanks for input,

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Mick

[making153]

Changed my CMOS battery today - hope thats cured it??