I bought my fit2pci a while ago. Today i discovered that my BIOS values are reset the moment i disconnect the box from power and then reconnect it a few seconds later. All BIOS settings are reset to default, including the clock/date values. That in particular is frustrating, because it prevents a proper boot of Linux. 'fsck' chokes on the date 'in the past' and stops with an error.
(pretty unhandy, because i use this box as a server with no screen and keyboard attached to it)
Is it possible that the CMOS rechargeable battery is broken? (that would be really fast, the box is only a few months old)
Is it possible to replace the CMOS battery, or could I try something else before attempting a replacement?
Thank you.
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Marco
Replace CMOS battery possible?
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irads
Re: Replace CMOS battery possible?
The rechargeable battery is soldered-on. We do not warrant replacement by user. Please RMA the unit - rma@fit-pc.com
Re: Replace CMOS battery possible?
I've a strange problem that could have similar issue : my FitPC2i clock is to fast (like taking 1s each 5s... 12 seconds by minut. At the end of a day, around 5 hours) 
I've tried to force NTP sync, and this PC control my house automation (I wasn't very happy to get at 5:00 this morning in place of 7:00am
)
I've bought it in september, 14 2009 (from Paypal command). As I live in France, I would know if the garranty will apply... and how you manage taxes (UPS let me a bad surprise last time)... ?
Technical info : was ok up to few day, run under WinXP, I've bought radiator (dissipator).
I've tried to force NTP sync, and this PC control my house automation (I wasn't very happy to get at 5:00 this morning in place of 7:00am
)I've bought it in september, 14 2009 (from Paypal command). As I live in France, I would know if the garranty will apply... and how you manage taxes (UPS let me a bad surprise last time)... ?
Technical info : was ok up to few day, run under WinXP, I've bought radiator (dissipator).