Removing the battery does not erase the BIOS, it only erases the CMOS
settings. You do not need to flash the BIOS, only to set the appropriate
parameters in the CMOS setup. This includes setting the time, the peripheral
interfaces, and the disk drives configurations. Fortunately, the modern BIOS
usually includes an AUTOMATIC hard drive detection mode which makes
configuration much easier.

Peter
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I want to make one strong point first. NEVER remove that #2032 battery!!
You will end up with a BLANK BIOS CHIP!!!!!!!

Does anyone know where I can download the flash program that will fit on a
floppy that will correct the problem????

Many thanks to all those who gave me tips and ideas.  AL SMITH Toronto.

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