Super Fast Windows Clock

[StealthHawk]

I built a new computer, and everything seems to be working fine EXCEPT the Windows clock seems to be somewhere around 50%-75% faster than it should be.

Everything few minutes I look at the Windows clock it is a few minutes faster than my watch or a normal clock. I reset it, and within 15 mins it is again literally minutes ahead of time.

when watching the clock, sometimes the seconds go by normally, and sometimes it speeds up.

what could be the problem? I am under the impression that the Windows clock works based on the CMOS battery, which should be perfectly fine, it came brand new with my motherboard.

and how can I fix this? I have done some tweaking in Windows, but AFAIK there are no settings that can be changed that would cause this.

any help is appreciated.

edit: BTW I am using winXP Pro with all the latest updates, although I didn't activate it yet.
I also just checked my BIOS, and the CMOS had the right time. previous to restarting the Windows clock was some 7 minutes fast :( :confused: :mad:

[Cereal-Killer]

That gives a whole new meaning to the term "overclocking" :)

Seriously though, are you synchronizing the time automatically with time.windows.com or time.nist.gov? You might want to try and uncheck that setting...

[StealthHawk]

Originally posted by Cereal-Killer
That gives a whole new meaning to the term "overclocking" :)

Seriously though, are you synchronizing the time automatically with time.windows.com or time.nist.gov? You might want to try and uncheck that setting...

yes, actually. but the time was not set to synchronize for another few days or something.

but....I restarted my computer, went into the BIOS to check what time the CMOS had, and low and behold the time was correct. when I loaded Windows the time was correct now, and I haven't had a problem since. whatever....as long as everything runs fine I don't even care what happened :)

[StealthHawk]

the problem persists!

sometimes the clock settles down and doesn't speed up, sometimes there is a different degree of speed error.....dammit, what is going on here :confused:

[-=Gib-McFragger=-]

What mobo are you running? The A7N8X is famous for that problem, although I seem to be the only person not having it. :confused:

[Kruno]

SH:
http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/attachment.php?s=&postid=111378
It's also in your windows services. :)
Disable both and set the time the way you want it.
I used to have the same problem a few years ago. :)

[StealthHawk]

Originally posted by -=Gib-McFragger=-
What mobo are you running? The A7N8X is famous for that problem, although I seem to be the only person not having it. :confused:

Soltek nforce2....can't remember the exact model name, but I think mine has a "2" at the end of it.

[-=Gib-McFragger=-]

Hrm, no idea then man. I only know of people having that prob with the Asus nF2 boards, and I have no idea what the fix is. :)

[StealthHawk]

The problem seems to be occuring less frequently....new system jitters maybe :p

[Kruno]

Originally posted by StealthHawk
The problem seems to be occuring less frequently....new system jitters maybe :p

set your time 15 minutes earlier.

[StealthHawk]

Originally posted by K.I.L.E.R
set your time 15 minutes earlier.

It's not statically 15 minutes ahead. It gradually gains time. But like I said, it is gaining time at a much slower pace when it does at all. Most of the time it's normal now. My computer must be possessed :eek:

[vampireuk]

Originally posted by StealthHawk
It's not statically 15 minutes ahead. It gradually gains time. But like I said, it is gaining time at a much slower pace when it does at all. Most of the time it's normal now. My computer must be possessed :eek:

You broke it:D get a grandfather clock with a usb cable then synch it with that:D

[StealthHawk]

Originally posted by vampireuk
You broke it:D get a grandfather clock with a usb cable then synch it with that:D

NOOOOOOOOOO. The Baron is the only one who is supposed to break things around here :D

All kidding aside, maybe. That heatsink was a bitch to put on....but like I said, I haven't seen any stability problems yet.

[vampireuk]

Well you can live with a odd clock, it will probably sort itself out after a while. Dodgy battery on the motherboard perhaps? It's a very long shot:) I almost soiled myself when putting the heatsink on my cpu:eek: the amount of force you have to put down is just scary.

[StealthHawk]

Originally posted by vampireuk
I almost soiled myself when putting the heatsink on my cpu:eek: the amount of force you have to put down is just scary.

Yeah no kidding, you need to use an appropriate "tool" to secure the heatsink. Too bad the instructions didn't mention what "tool" should be used. I tried 5-6 solutions before being successful. Putting the heatsink on took me longer than assembling the rest of my system from start to finish :rolleyes: Ridiculous, really.

[vampireuk]

lol I found the best thing to use was a smallish flat head screwdriver to push out and down. I too spent a long time figuring out how to put it on:D

[R.Carter]

Well, synchronizing your computers clock with an atomic clock isn't a bad thing.

However, if your clock or timezone settings are incorrect then it will slowly adjust (speed up / slow down) your clock until it reaches the "correct" time.

I've never had that happen and figure it shouldn't have a skew applied if your system timeone and date are correct.

See w32tm /? for more details...

[StealthHawk]

Originally posted by R.Carter
See w32tm /? for more details...

Eh? I think I missed something here. What's w32tm /?

[ALobpreis]

Originally posted by StealthHawk
Eh? I think I missed something here. What's w32tm /?

I have no idea... :confused: (http://webservices.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/time_w32tm.asp)

:p ;)

[D0T-C0M]

I think he meant to open a DOS Prompt dialog box and type

w32tm /?


That will give you options

[eyeguy616]

Is your clock set to the right timezone? If it is..... then maybe just let it go crazy with the time and see when it stops.

How unusual!
~eyeguy616

[Nutty]

re heatsinks;

yeah, my original HSF from my athlon 1ghz, is easy to put on.. I can do it with my fingers..

I recently got a slower fan HSF from a barton2500, that my mate didn't need.. and yeah, small flat head screwdriver.. loads of force.. had to take my psu out to get the clip on.. mad.

[D0T-C0M]

Here's a link to have windows update the time automatically. I know it isn't a fix but at least the time isn't going to be off more than a few seconds.

win time setup (http://www.amdforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=231503)

[Phyre]

Is it possible that the motherboard has a bad battery?

Phyre

[D0T-C0M]

Nope I tried a new battery, It only seems to frig up when I overclock higher than 266FSB