Dell Optiplex GXA - won't keep BIOS settings

[jakkwb]

Greetings (2nd post)

I have a Dell Optiplex GXA 233. It will not remember any bios settings. I have a brand new battery in it, but it still does it. Have also performed a full virus scan on it (with up to date software).

Should I try a BIOS update?

Thank you,

Al

[freddy]

not yet ,,,,,check the new battery with voltmeter ,,,,also check connections ,,,,very doutfull this is a prob that will go away with a bios update ,,,if the machine is working normaly (apart from holding settings) then u don,t need to "risk" upgrading bios

what were the symptoms ? (as this started) ,,,,also check that the bios clear jumper is in place and set correctly.

[Rifleman @ Layman's PC]

Yeah, Check the CMOS Clear/Normal Jumper.

and

Dude, Don't get another Dell