Re: Weather warning!

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druck <news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

[snip]
> > The time has reset to 00:00:00 1/1/00 ! Some config settings seem lost,
> > where is the CD? Reset some things (CRAFT again, what was the config?).
>
> This happened when I disconnected the PSU to put a quieter fan in it. I
> initially suspected the CMOS rechargable battery had failed, but its
> maintained time and settings since when powered off. There may be something
> I'm not aware of that cause a CMOS reset when the PSU cable is unplugged -
> can think what though, and no mention of it in the TRM as far as I can see.
>
>From a position of total ignorance of RPC circuitry, it could have
something to do with the recharging circuit for the CMOS battery.

--
Dave
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