2007-02-28 03:47:59 · 6 answers · asked by monty0811 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Fo the onboard clock that keeps the date & time while the PC is off or unplugged.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-28 03:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most imp function of batteries are making dameons(hibernated processes)viable even on shutting down...
also used to generate clocks and timing signals..
Desktop computers have information that they need to store in order to boot properly, including date/time, the location of your hard drive, floppy drive, video card, memory, etc. They have a small battery in them that is used to power the chip that holds that information should the PC lose power (black out, unplugged, etc.). It is usually referred to as the BIOS battery. or cmos battery......
2007-02-28 04:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by ravi m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The batteries are used to run the internal clock.
2007-02-28 03:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Doug H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desktop computers have information that they need to store in order to boot properly, including date/time, the location of your hard drive, floppy drive, video card, memory, etc. They have a small battery in them that is used to power the chip that holds that information should the PC lose power (black out, unplugged, etc.). It is usually referred to as the BIOS battery.
2007-02-28 03:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
to run the internal clocks and keep programs viable when shut down.
2007-02-28 03:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly just to keep time. It's really handy if you don't have the internet...
2007-02-28 03:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋