hi raul, the problem from the sounds of it is your cmos batery going flat. I'd consider,,, no I'd change it before you do any real damage to your hard drive. hth -- Shaun Oliver A plethora of individuals with expertise in culinary techniques contaminate the potable concoction produced by steeping certain edible nutriments. email: shaun_oliver at optusnet.com.au ICQ: 76958435 yahoo: blindman01_2000 MSN: blindman_2001 at hotmail.com IRC: irc.angeleyez.net IRC NICK: blindman