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Re: Clock on Scientific Linux
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Stephen John Smoogen <[log in to unmask]>
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Stephen John Smoogen <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 31 May 2006 09:55:31 -0600
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On 5/31/06, Michael Maxwell (FIC of DFW) <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am running the 64bit Scientific linux 4.2. Is the clock supposed to
> advance faster than real time? My minutes seem to be about 30 seconds
> long. When I first start linux after running Windows XP the time reads
> right in X-windows display. But after about 2 hours, the time has advanced
> up to 5 or 6 hours into the future. Then when I reset into windows XP the
> time is off by the same time.
>

The clock should not advance faster than real time. The issues where I
have seen this happen, the system needed either a new motherboard or
at least an updated BIOS. The problem can also occur where the box has
been silently overclocked (the system manufacturer pushes a 3000 AMD
to 3200 or more.) though usually not by 100% but it is usually more
than the 7% you would think might show up.

>
> --
> Michael Maxwell
> FIC of DFW virtual office
> at http://www.usaweather.net
> KD5GIV Ham Radio call sign.
>


-- 
Stephen J Smoogen.
CSIRT/Linux System Administrator

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